This is what is often referred to as the "State picking up the charges." There are times when the state prosecutes cases against the...

The case was filed within the statute of limitations. To address whether there is a Constitutional Speedy trial violation is by looking at the...

Damaging property of another is a felony if the value of the damage is greater than $500. 1. Criminal trespass (misdemeanor): intentionally...

Only certain individuals qualify for a Public Defender and the qualifications are correlated with Federal Poverty Guidelines. The Public Defender...

I'd recommend getting a lawyer to help you out. If you missed a court date, the judge may have issued a "bench warrant" for your arrest.

While it is technically possible for a case to be dismissed or be placed on the dead docket due to many continuances, I'm not sure how likely it...

The potential criminal charge is "theft by receiving stolen property." If someone receives or holds onto stolen property, they could be prosecuted...

In all misdemeanor and felony cases, the defendant has the right to a trial by jury. The right to a jury trial can be "waived" to a bench trial. ...