Going to trial two counts of burglary they want to try both at the same time. Can i motion to sever them? and in how much time

A motion to sever co-defendants or counts, and the likelihood of success with such a motion, will depend on the specific facts of the case, in...

Age of consent in Nevada

The minor would not face criminal liability, but the 30 year old woman could face problems even if the minor meets the age of consent, for example...

Second time getting caught stealing, whats going to happen?

Repeat offenses are generally punished more harshly, and what needs to happen is that this young person should work with a local attorney or...

My probation officer has denied me the right to live with my legal husband. Can she do this?

Probation officers have a lot of power over probationers, and it is a mistake for any probationer to risk a violation and imprisonment by ignoring...

The simplest answer is that all public defenders are lawyers, but not all lawyers are public defenders. Public defenders have completed law school,...

What happens if I don't go to misdemeanor criminal court for not paying on rental tires in Raleigh nc

A failure to appear in court will lead to issuance of an arrest warrant for the case at issue, and depending on the specific jurisdiction (and...

When a judge issues a failure to appear warrant with an "open court" or "no" bond, it generally means a defendant will be summarily taken in to...

Is it legal to accept money from someone for money owed when you know the

As another attorney has noted on the forum, the primary concern would be accusations of money laundering, which is prohibited under a number of...

This is extremely embarrassing to ask, but I don't know what else to do. Should I go to the store I stole from and give money?

As much as a defendant may wish to make amends, the unfortunate reality is that paying back the victim and apologizing likely won't make the...

I'm currently on probation and am seeking early termination for employment purposes. What is the best way to do this?

The best way to do this is to hire a good defense lawyer in LaGrange Georgia, or whatever jurisdiction the court of conviction resides, possibly...