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Attorneys are not allowed to directly solicit business from AVVO. You will need to make a list of attorneys you wish to contact and then call them...

Merged, for the purposes of expungement, means the same thing as dismissed. You may be eligible to have both the DUI and the marijuana expunged....

What is a pre-trial?

Pre trials are held so the parties can talk about pleas, discuss evidentiary issues, complete and discuss discovery and resolve any...

Will the government attorney be in client favor as a private attorney because they are being appointed by the government?

Public Defenders are bound by their ethics to do everything they can to get you found not guilty. Their aims are no different from a private...

How many days will it take to resolve the case of shoplifting once we plea for non guilty

I agree with my colleague. One to six months is the timing on most misdemeanor cases.

Every time you get arrested do you have to be read your rights

The police are not required to read a defendant his/her Miranda rights in all situations. United States v. Miranda indicates that when the police...

What are the consequences if I fight saying non guilty and later lost the case.. Then wat will I have to deal with?

It is common for people to plea not guilty initially in their matters. The plea give people time to obtain attorneys, get discovery and to examine...

Needing an extension

The only person who can grant the extension that you request is the Judge. You need to get before the Court. You or an attorney can file a motion...

Can I hire an government attorney to fight for me for pleaing as not guilty

If you cannot afford to hire an attorney the judge will appoint a public defender for you. If you are able to afford an attorney you will need to...

How do I say I am not guilty for shoplifting and how wil the precedings go ahead and how long will it take.

You need to enter a plea of NOT guilty and ask the judge to continue your matter so you can retain an attorney. Attorneys charge all sorts of...