Archived
Can a guilty play be taken back if you later find out that the prosecution acted out of its jurisdiction when bringing the?
Derek's answer
|
Answered on November 05, 2020
There are specific rules that apply on the issue of whether a guilty plea can be withdrawn. Your question does not give enough information. You...
What does a criminal case status that says.. Closed-BO mean??
Derek's answer
|
Answered on November 05, 2020
BO most likely means Bound Over to the Grand Jury. It takes a while for the Grand Jury to hear a case.
Can I go to jail over a title loan?
Derek's answer
|
Answered on November 05, 2020
You can't go to jail for failure to pay a debt.
How much can one get for a malicious prosecution lawsuit?
Derek's answer
|
Answered on November 05, 2020
The prosecutor's office has virtual absolute immunity to a malicious prosecution law suit. (Virtual, but not 100% absolute.) Regarding what a...
I did not miss my court date I was just late is it legal for them to actually issue a failure to appear even thou I am there?
Derek's answer
|
Answered on September 22, 2020
Sounds to me as though the clerk or judge's assistant who keeps track of everyone's appearance made a mistake and did not take note that you...
Archived
My fil was murdered in a home invasion in 2017, we have still yet to see trial. It has been postponed 5 times now it that legal?
Derek's answer
|
Answered on September 22, 2020
I assume you were the victim of the home invasion, and the criminal trial of those persons involved in the home invasion has been continued...
Archived
My son father started a second job aweek ago I didn't receive my child support this week? Do that mean they increasing my child
Derek's answer
|
Answered on September 21, 2020
You will not automatically receive any increase. You need to call child support services, and they will give you guidance on what to do if you...
Can court pull up pending cases at trial for another crime?
Derek's answer
|
Answered on September 21, 2020
Generally speaking, at the trial on whether your niece is guilty or not guilty, the jury or judge is not allowed to consider those pending cases in...
Archived
Can you see a judge in a child custody case if your spouse was awarded custody & you were not aware of a court date
Derek's answer
|
Answered on September 06, 2019
Your daughter needs to find the resources to hire an attorney. If the spouse has been awarded custody because she has not responded to a complaint...
Archived
Person charged and bound over with 3 sexual battery 3 charges of child rape. Defendant says he doesn't really understand what is
Derek's answer
|
Answered on September 06, 2019
These charges are some of the most serious, and he is looking at a significant number of years in prison if convicted. (Perhaps the vast majority...
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained