Is it too late for counsel to be changed if a public defender has proven to be less than adequate in competency and performance?

Your friend only has 2 options. Hire his own private attorney or stick with the Public defender. If he hads no money then he is probably stuck.

My brother got arrested over a yr ago for a dui and failing to take a breathalyzer,case was closed and few months later

For Failure to submit to be a criminal charge, it means that your brother has a prior refusal. Does he have prior DUIs? It will affect his maximum...

Can I early term and get off probation completely?

Yes. If you have completed half of the time and all of the conditions, hire a lawyer to file a motion for early termination.

Can my 15 year old son be charged with lewd and lascivious battery from mutual contact with his 14 year old girlfriend?

Yes your son can be charged. This is extremely serious. You should hire a criminal defense attorney that is familiar with the Juvenile system ASAP....

It is possible. Most judges will be looking to see that you have completed all of the sanctions, paid all the money, and have done at least half of...

My son goes to arraignment friday been in 2 weeks he 13 will he more than likely be released

It is impossible to say what will happen especially without knowing what your son is on probation for and how they say he violated. Consider hiring...

Sentencing hearing

I have never heard of an emergency sentencing. What is the emergency?

What statute or rules states that a defendant must be explained the conditions of probation?

If I were you I would Hire a criminal Defense attorney ASAP to help you with this case. You must also be very very sure that you did not sign a...

How much time will I be sentenced for violating probation on a charge of shoplifting?

This is a difficult spot to be in because you are required to report any contact with law enforcement to your P.O.but when you do report it you...

How can a 16 year old know be charged with felony battery on an 18 year old ?

You should hire an attorney for your daughter to fight the charges.