Should i retain a lawyer to make sure my daughters child molester is prosecuted?

I agree with the other answers posted. It is untimely up to the DA to decide if they prosecute. However, because this is a very sensitive and...

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The fact that an Information has not been filed is a good sign but the State may still decide to charge you. You do not have to leave the store to...

One additional point to the other answers. A guilty plea and a no contest plea both may have the same result in your criminal case. However, a...

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Depo. Transcript from Defense Attorney

To be clear, if the deposition was done for a criminal violation of domestic violence injunction, both the State and the defense attorney should...

My bf has two charges drug and burglury and his court date is aug 29 2013 he just got caught with drugs on him

Burglary is a serious charge and he could face prison time. A new set of drug charges won't help him in his negotiations with the State Attorney. ...

Is pleading guilty an automatic withdrawal of my not guilty plea at arraignment?

At sentencing, attorneys will generally go with their client and tell the judge clearly that the client wishes to withdraw their previously entered...

Boyfriend was arrested for criminal mischief, burglary in dwelling, and battery what do I do?

Your boyfriend needs to be very careful not to talk to the victim on the jail phones. The phones in the jails are recorded and he does not want a...

What are some prison alternatives for a first time offender or a non-violent crime?

Drugs and dealing in stolen property often go hand in hand. If you are open to drug treatment the State may allow you to serve probation time in a...

Number of charges facing and should a lawyer be retained?

There are important differences between violations of probation and new law violations. For example, the right to a jury trial and the burden of...

Should police read me my charges?

The police are not required to read you your charges as part of Miranda. If you have not bonded out and see an initial appearance judge, he or she...