Plea Agreement Question

With very limited exceptions, a plea constitutes a waiver of any defects in the proceedings that transpired before the plea. This would include...

We were granted a appeal, we have received 6 continuences .How come so many

You took an appeal. The other side has apparently obtained 6 extensions of time. The justifications should have been set forth in the motions. I...

My son was sentenced to 20 years in the department of corrections for fleeing and eluding.10 mandatory what lawyer can help me p

Your statement is a bit confusing. If your son was just sentenced (for the first time), this should be his first appeal, not his second (on the...

Can I terminate probation and community control all at once if I’m at the half way point for both?

Is one of these really a federal crime? The violation hurts. The recommendation helps. Don't attempt to practice law yourself. Good luck.

As the others have noted, your is really not a sex crimes question (unless you are contemplating that one or both of your children will become sex...

What can I ask for less time for violation of probation? What can I expect in court and how can I be prepared?

You can ask for anything you want. It is possible that the court will reinstate probation. You will increase the odds of a favorable outcome by...

Arrested for petty theft ? I have never been in trouble before. What should I expect at court?

You do not indicate whether the State Attorney's Office has picked up the charge. Hire a lawyer to convince them to "no bill" or "nolle prosequi"....

Five years is the statutory max for a third degree felony. However, there are a number of ways that someone can receive a longer sentence due to...

I advise my clients that the appeal could be decided between 3 and 6 months after the last brief is filed. It probably will not be less than 3...

Yes, he can. However, it could be considered mitigating that he summoned help, albeit after he made efforts to conceal his complicity. Sorry to...