If you are indigent you are entitled to court appointed counsel. However you must first show the court that you cannot financially afford an...

I am going to court for a misdemeanor larceny charge this month.. The arresting officer as well asthe bondsman said this will be

On any matter in which the State, or in this case the municipality, is seeking any kind of suspended sentence or jail time you have a right to...

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Worried about husband getting in trouble after accusation of molesting our 5 year old daughter.

Your husband needs to find an criminal defense attorney with experience in sexual related crimes. Sex crimes are the most difficult to defend and...

MY friend needs a public defender.what can I do?

Your friends right to counsel will not kick in until he is indicted. Because your friend bonded out, he most likely did not have a preliminary...

Can a void sentence be used for enhancement of punishment under Miss. Code Ann. Section 99-19-83 ?

This is a very technical legal question that will require a experienced legal attorney to answer. Many times the State will move to have the...

Was arrested for embezzelment in ms. They say I took 538 dollars which is considered a felony. I can't afford a lawyer.

While you are guaranteed the right to counsel, this guarantee is premised by the idea that you are "indigent" and cannot afford to retain counsel. ...

Can a probation report for sentencing be re-done?

It all depends on the court and jurisdiction in which you are being sentenced in. in Federal Court the PSR is prepared and there is a time period...