Felony case set for trial June 24, 2013.. Does that mean my trial is going to be on that date?

If the prosecution is prepared to go forward and your attorney is prepared to go forward and you don't accept a plea bargain, then your trial will...

The judge will formally read your charges to you and ask for your plea. Your choices are not guilty, no contest, or guilty. I highly recommend...

If the witnesses and the victim do not show up for pre-trial is this grounds for a dissmisal?

No, not automatically. In some circumstances, a motion to exclude the witnesses is appropriate, but most judges will give the prosecutor until the...

I got a criminal. Traffic citations in mail for dwls with knowledge

Call the court every day, twice a day to make the court date. Get a pad of paper to write down the date & time you called and person you spoke...

This person was sentenced 90 days ago to 6 months in a drug and alcohol rehab. and 3 years supervised probation.

Her attorney could file a motion to modify the sentence. However, I don't think the odds are great. Unless she wants a jail/prison sentence...

I have a friend being charged with selling marijuana and possession of a controlled substance, best possible outcome?

A third degree felony is punishable by up to 5 years in prison; 5 years on probation; or a combination of incarceration and probation. If he has...

It means that the prosecutor (or your attorney) has updated his/her witness list and discovery (meaning police reports; testing results;...

Would the record of an arrest and plea of nolo contendere for pot possession 38 years ago be in the NCIC's database?

You should re-post in Alabama's section on Avvo. In Florida, you have to apply to have a charge expunged. Until you do, it's visible.

A friend of mine was arrested in jan of this year for burglary. She is still in jail. What time is she facing?

Your friend is facing a lot of time in prison. The grand thefts are third degree felonies (max of 5 years prison or 5 years probation or a...

My fiance was accused of stealing 20 thousand dollars

To approve a warrant, the judge only needs a reasonable belief that the person complained about has committed a crime. You may apply for a public...