I have an open criminal case for burglary and battery.

A capable defense attorney can use the inconsistencies in the reports to impeach the credibility of the police officers. A deposition of these...

If i tell someone "better pray you leave the state before i find you" is that a criminal offense

Without a specific threat or the apparent and immediate ability to carry through with the threat, I don't think this rises to the level of a...

The way you have asked this question makes it difficult to answer. The criminal law portion of the question depends on what you mean by a...

Do you think he can get house arest

If your friend was recently released from prison and picked up a new violent felony, his bond is likely to be very high with significant restraints...

Do I need a criminal attorney?

Based on the information you've provided, you need an attorney. You are facing the possibility of DOC(prison) time as well as a felony conviction....

What do I do to contest a seizure process of a vehicle

The commentary and question do not match. It appears you were initially going to ask a question about civil forfeiture (the state can actually...

Policies and procedures vary greatly from one circuit to another - even though every court must comply with the rules of criminal procedure, some...

Discovery simply refers to any materials which are relevant evidence in your case. It can be witness statements, lists of witnesses, photos, etc. ...

The simple answer is yes. The standard of proof for violations of probation is lower in vop cases than if you are charged with a criminal offense....

Can I contact the victim and ask them to drop the charges or not show up for trial?

You should absolutely not contact the alleged victim yourself. This could cause your bond to be revoked and/or new felony charges to be filed. ...