How much does past criminal history weigh in on a judges sentencing decision?

A Defendant's history is absolutely relevant for sentencing purposes if he is found guilty. A lawyer can help him look into the future, tell him...

What happens if I don't show up to a court case?

If held in contempt, you could serve up to 179 days in the county jail. The judge can issue a writ of bodily attachment for your arrest. If you're...

How to get a dui hearing continuation on trial day, and request time to replace my lawyer who didn't adequately investigate ?

Not everything that you plan on presenting to the jury may be admissible. You need to discuss the effectiveness and relevancy of these documents....

No a "speeding ticket" is a civil infraction. The question refers to criminal offenses. Unless you had a criminal traffic offense which required...

Can a closed case of petty theft charge be reopened and diverted to another charge? Im about to start a career I cant hv that!

No. Were you notified that charges had been filed against you?

Boyfriend already sentenced to jail and has a set release date but just got court paper saying he has a pretrial

Any ore trials should have been cancelled if he was sentenced. Are you sure that he doesn't have any other charges pending for which he has not...

He has NO authority to drop charges. Only the State Attorney's office can drop the charges. This sounds like extortion, call a lawyer.

Child safety

Is there a court order? Divorce decree? If so you can call the police, if not they may not help. If there is no order and you were never married to...

What policy or statute controls in this case where a branch of a bank is not registered and was supposedly registered.

Is this an FDIC question? Did you end up losing money as a result? I'm pretty sure this question is listed in the wrong area. Was anyone charged...

Petty theft / FL small claim court minimum.

Yes he can be prosecuted for taking something worth one penny. Has he been charged? Dies he have any reason to think that someone reported him to...