Plea agreement on paper doesn't match what lawyer said it was.

I can understand your frustration. Generally, unless specifically excluded a inmate is entitled to all credit time served. That is, the agreement...

I agee with the previous answers. A protective order may prevent an attorney from disclosing certain portions of discovery turned over by the...

My friend has a charge of trafficking cocaine and around $139,000 was seized.

A person arrested for trafficking will be issued a standard bond once the individual is booked in the county jail. The bond amount will depend on...

I have a 28 year old felony record and i am now a US Citizen, do i have all my constitutional rights.

You may be mistaking your consitutional rights with your civil rights. Your constitutional rights are generally your right to remain silent and...

During a civil or criminal trial, can the defendant make statements in court on his / her behalf ?

Yes the defendant testifying(like any other witness) is called testimony. The defendant has the absolute right to testify on his/her behalf. This...

Can a district attorney put in writing an agreement not to go public or seek a criminal offense an accused individual.

You should not meet with the DEA without an attorney present. First of all, the statements that you give at this meeting can be used against you. A...

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5 years state prison. As with any criminal case, you should seek the advise of an attorney.

What are the consequences of going to trial for a first dui and loosing the case? How much jail time is involve if i did 17 days

Your maximum is 180 days. You would get credit for the 17 days you already served.

My son is 21 ,2nd dui in less than a year.The firs one he when to a program, serve comunity hours and when to a programe.

The first questions is what program? If he is enrolled in the "Back on Track" program, with the arrest on the second DUI he will be bounced out of...