Generally yes. The defense attorney can ask the court not to release the witness, ask that he be sworn to reappear if needed, or serve the witness...

In a criminal trial, may the defense ask a prosecution witness about his past criminal record—any arrests and/or convictions?

If the prosecution witness has received any benefit from the prosecutor ( a lesser sentence, agreement not to be charged, not to be revoked, etc.),...

In general one county has the right to hold a defendant if there is an outstanding criminal charge in another county. There are 120 counties in the...

I assume you notified the bank and the credit card company. If not, do so ASAP by telephone and letter and make a copy for yourself. Report the...

What will happen to me since im only 13 yrs old and got charged with burglery 2nd degree ?

Burglary II is a serious felony offense in KY. Your case will be handled in Juvenile Court due to your age. I assume you are in Jefferson County....

I, too, assume you were in a felony pretrial diversion program in Jefferson Circuit Court. I further assume you completed the progam and your case...

How do i find a criminal appeals lawyer that does pro bono work in Florida?

You need to contact your son's trial attorney ASAP to file a notice of appeal within the governing time frames under FL law. If he is not going to...

Charged with a DWI and open container my breathalizer came back .078

Stay in touch with your lawyer. If you had valid insurance on the car at the time, that charge will be dismissed as valid. If your BAC was .078,...

I assume the defendant is on felony probation and one of the conditions is that he remain drug and alcohol free. A probation required drug test...

Can a person be indict in KY without being arrested?

A Grand Jury CAN return a True Bill (Indictment) against a defendant even though the person was not previously arrested nor charged. There is no...