If a victim of Domestic Violence does not show up at preliminary hearing but the DA has another person there who was not present

This is a common question, and indeed, has been asked repeatedly on this very site in recent days, with lawyers providing a number of insights...

What and when can information on a case unrelated to yours be given for a dismissal or sentence reduction?

One place and time that such information should never be disclosed is in a public online forum, where the hopeful cooperator's identity could be...

Is there a way to find out if your crime was a felony or a misdemeanor?

This would be a fairly easy question to resolve with the original judgment from the jurisdiction where the offense occurred. Anyone with questions...

What do I do bc the da on my case is motioning to revoke my bond

Any person in this situation should already be working with a defense attorney, whether retained or appointed, and should discuss questions,...

If you bond yourself out of jail and don't show up to court for arraignment, will there be additional charges?

Failure to appear for a criminal case can indeed result in additional charges in almost every jurisdiction. Although MI is outside my...

What is given to defendants lawyer in a counterfit goods case?

In federal courts, discovery is generally governed by Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16, and I have provided a link below to that Rule, which...

What is given to the defendants lawyer in a counterfit goods case?

In federal courts, discovery is generally governed by Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16, and I have provided a link below to that Rule, which...

Individuals on the sex offender registry must live under very restrictive conditions, which are often very hard on both the defendant and his or...

Based on the facts presented, it appears this Tennessean has taken all necessary steps with probation to get permission to move out of state, and...

Can a blood draw be done after an accident without the driver being informed?

Although Colorado is outside my jurisdiction, anyone facing even a reckless or careless driving charge after an accident is best advised to retain...