If a criminal def lawyer and states atty strart to get a little snippy with each other or even a bit adversarial at pre trials

The strengths and weaknesses of your case remain the same regardless of whether your attorney and the prosecutor get along. Ideally, it should not...

Most criminal defense attorneys offer free consultations. It would be in your best interest to do some research on lawyers in your area that...

I'm gathering that you admitted the violation, which is unfortunate because violations must be willful and intentional. If you could not afford to...

Will a dismissed misdemeanor (disorderly intoxication) prevent me from being hired?

I agree with the other lawyers that you should pay close attention to what is being asked in reference to criminal history. Most often, the...

If my defense lawyer takes a witness depo, how can I see what was said?

Ask your lawyer if he had the court reporter transcribe the deposition. We don't always have them transcribed, as it can be expensive depending on...

No, as long as he or she files a written plea of not guilty.

I was given a notice to appear in court, I was wondering what to expect.

The Notice to Appear is a "paper arrest". You have been arrested, just not taken to jail. The date on the NTA should be you arraignment, where the...

I am applying for a job and I have a record for petit theft and the case has "Adjudication Withheld" how should I answer these

Based on the wording of the question, you would have to answer yes to having had a disposition of adjudication withheld. If you do not have any...

What can I do if called to court

Do not give any more statements or evidence to the police. Hopefully, your employer is satisfied with getting their items back and is not...

Nothing SHOULD happen to you legally. Flipping the bird is within your 1st amendment right to free speech and expression. However, if you flip off...