Do all courts have "Inherent powers" or, is that authority only granted to Federal Judges and Supreme Courts Justices?

Yes, all courts have inherent powers. This is really just a way of saying the court has whatever powers are necessary to keep order and administer...

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Can a Magistrate delete testimony at a hearing and fill in statements in her own words for a person who she has sworn in?

Depending on the context, that may have been ok, slightly improper, or really improper. Who was the magistrate talking to when she summarized the...

Should i plea not guilty to my third charge

Not guilty is the only logical starting place for any criminal case. Plead not guilty and hire an attorney.

Will my out of state warrants show up in court?

Active warrants will likely show up, and the court will almost certainly hold you for potential extradition. You should get an attorney. You need...

I need advice for my friend

There are several ways a person accused of an offense can be brought into court. One is a citation from the police, which it appears didn't happen....

How do I make my former employer pay the back pay owed to me?

Engage an attorney to demand payment and proceed with a lawsuit if they don't come to the table.

What happens when an inditement has happened before a pretrial?

It's normal for the indictment to happen before there is a pretrial. The case is now in an evidence gathering and negotiation phase designed to...

Why does felony show up on the court entry after pleading guilty to a reduced charge that was a misdemeanor?

Unfortunately, your original charge will show up in a records search and few employers care what you eventually plead to. You should seek to have...

Will I pass my drug test?

I doubt you will be clean, but its also unclear if you will be tested. Generally, folks are tested when they meet with their probation officers,...

Can I answer no on an ATF form question after a plea in abeyance?

You are correct. You were not convicted of a crime. Watch out for form questions that asking about pleading guilty or being arrested though.

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