If I told my PD to call a witness before the pretrial hearing and he blatantly disregarded my instructions , what can I do ?

You need to talk to your attorney and ask him why you needed the witness there. I don't practice in MO but I can tell you that here in FL, it...

Is my parole officer allowed to seize things from my home ?or allowed to let other authorites to seize items from my home ?

Let me start off by saying I do not practice in IN so you really should talk to a local attorney to discuss your own state's laws. But as you...

Inconsistencies in police officer's report

Yes, they can be used to help your case. Usually, inconsistencies are not enough to dismiss a case but they can be helpful. Your attorney will be...

What can i expect for a charge of grand theft larceny ($300 or more but less then $5000)?

The maximum penalty for a third degree theft is 5 years prison. However, it is unlikely, as a first time offender that you will do any prison. Of...

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Traffic ticket date error - issued six months in the future. Can I fight it?

The officers have the right to amend the charge up until the trial. Usually when there is an error like this, they fix it. However, there are...

How much jail time is he facing?

On the DWLSR he is facing a maximum of 5 years prison. The judge may or may not give that much time but every time he violates his probation only...

Getting a case dropped due to lack of evidence? Can it be done

I hope your friend has an attorney because the best way to get a case dismissed is with an attorney's help. The question is not can they drop the...

I currently have a warrant out for my arrest for failure to appear. i want to turn myself in but cant miss work and keep my job

You may have no choice but to miss work. I don't know how serious the charge is, or what the bond amount is, if any, so it is hard to give a good...

What sentence do you recommend?

I'm assuming from your question that someone was charged with a crime. You don't say exactly what the person was charged with, if at all. Since...

What is the punishment for 3rd degree grand theft?

It's up to the prosecutor to decide to press charges, not the property owner. But to answer your question, the maximum penalty for a third degree...