Is a public defender required to do as they are told by the client???

The right to trial by jury is a fundamental right that a lawyer cannot waive on his client's behalf as a matter of course. The lawyer should have...

I was stopped today for driving with physical control suspension. And the ticket he gave me had a few errors.

If your question is whether these errors are sufficient to get the charge dismissed, the answer is no. The error would have to go to the name or...

How do I go about having charges dropped in a Domestic Violence case, in which the the Charges filed are felonious assault & DV.

Your spouse needs a lawyer ASAP; the police and prosecutor aren't going to just go away because you ask them to. (Although your request that the...

How do I find out if a parole attorney I hired actually did represent my brother at his parole hearing?

Write a letter to your brother asking if the lawyer was at the hearing and presented a case. Your brother can write back or call informing you of...

What is a fair settlement from an accident where the total medical was under $300. The vehicle has been replaced and rental car

Whatever the company is willing to pay and you are willing to accept. Contrary to popular belief, there's no magic formula for valuing...

Charges already pending against you = Contact lawyer first, and remain silent if you are arrested before meeting with your lawyer. It's that...

I want to know if there is anything I can do about a case that has already been finalized,if I believe there wasn't fairness.

I, too, am sorry for your loss. The direct answer to your question is that there is nothing you can do to "reopen" the case against the killer,...

What is the penalty for arson felony 1 in ohio ?

11 years max, probation possible, but there is a presumption for a prison term of a minimum of 3 years. You might have a defense; you need a...

No, it is not illegal for a 16 year old and a 19 year old to have sex in Ohio, unless the 19 year old is in a position of authority. However, the ...

Reinstatement of your probation is for the Colorado court to decide. I suggest retaining a lawyer there. Transfer of your probation to Ohio will...