Murder charge. Pub. def. refuses consultation, advice or insight. How to change venue/representation/mistrial last minute?

Trial courts have broad discretion over their trial calendars, and as to whether or not to grant a defendant's request for a continuance. ...

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Anyone facing a drug case should retain a lawyer or seek appointment of a lawyer through the courts, rather than attempting to proceed without...

Are criminal grand jury proceedings (i.e., depo. testimony transcripts) still privileged & confidential years after prosecution?

As other attorneys in the forum have indicated by their answers, this is a complicated issue, as grand jury testimony is indeed secret, and it is...

Anyone facing a marijuana case should hire a good local attorney to defend the case, or seek appointment of counsel through the local public...

How you charge someone on charges of theft when sounds like burlargy?

There are many reasons a person could be charged with theft instead of burglary. In some jurisdictions, a private citizen may obtain a warrant...

First time offendor out on ROR ofered PTI dont want it charged with felony possession of less .05 g of a marijuana deriv.

The decision as to whether to accept a settlement offer in a criminal case, or to instead proceed to trial, is always the defendant's decision to...

If field sobriety tests are not given correctly can you get a dui dropped

Anyone facing a DUI truly needs to evaluate specific facts and evidence with a local attorney experienced in defense of DUI cases. There are many...

Do I have anything to worry about? Anything I should know before I go testify ? It's my first time in court.

The most cautious and prudent approach for any potential witness who fears criminal liability, as the result of his or her testimony, is to consult...

Do I have to wait until probable cause court to consult with a court-appointed attorney?

In many jurisdictions, it is possible to meet with the local public defender prior to court to seek appointment of counsel or a consultation, which...

Unfortunately, even charges that have been dismissed and expunged will indeed remain in "non-public" federal law enforcement databases, and there...

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