Is it possible to change my court date without a lawyer?

You blindly agreed to have a lawyer represent you, by appearing in court for you, albeit not on time? You do not indicate what the first court...

I was arrested for aggravated battery and ended up pleading no contest withheld of adjudication.

Whatever your job prospects with the criminal record, they can only be improved by furthering your education. You will never know how things would...

The other lawyers offer sound advice. Probation cannot be violated for an offense for which there is no conviction because you were not...

Can I use new and improved technology as "newly discovered evidence" to attempt to appeal my conviction?

I am unfamiliar with the nuances of Michigan post-conviction law, but the analysis you are describing is analogous to technological developments in...

Is there any way to get back into court using discrimination if we can prove it after being sentenced.

Your boyfriend should consult a post-conviction lawyer if he wants to attempt to withdraw his plea. You do not indicate whether charges were...

What happens to if 30 yrs ago someone got their first Dui. Then during that 30 yrs span he received 2 more. Now his 4th Dui.

The prosecutor will easily discover the Florida priors and may discover the out-of-state 1st DUI. This is a very serious matter. That having been...

What are legitimate grounds to fire a defense attorney?

Even if someone else paid the fee, the only person who can "hire" or "fire" a lawyer is the client. If you have found this response helpful, please...

Once sentenced what is the motion called to keep from being shipped to prison while on appeal

In addition to the issues mentioned by Mr. Karmelin, there are other circumstances that could render your cousin ineligible for a supersedeas bond....

Does a consecutive sentence have to be spoken (count 1 to run consecutive to count 2 etc.) at sentencing to be adhered to?

What does the judgment and sentence paperwork say?

What will happen if a girl accuses a guy of rape just to teach him a lesson?

I agree with the other responders. The sooner you go on record with this information, the better.