If you motion for a continuance, how does that affect your right to a speedy trial?

A defendant's motion to continue temporarily stops (tolls) the time for a speedy trial. This would mean that you would not get credit towards...

Always assume yes. A warrant will most likely me issued for your arrest and this can prevent you from obtaining a driver's license, getting a job,...

In a failure to yield the right of way case the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you failed to yield. This does not require an...

Is bias of the witness relevant if it's your friend?

Yes. Potential bias is almost always relevant. The state would certainly be able to argue that the your friend by nature of being your friend is...

Guilty/ not guilty

Not all courts have a diversion program and the ones that do control the requirements for acceptance into that program. If this is your first ever...

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If you never been to prison how can you have weapon under disability

A lot more information is needed. Some courts believe that the minor misdemeanor possession of drugs carried a weapons disability however the...

If you have no felonies why be charged with weapons under disability, 3rd degree felony

Your post lists a lot of things that seem to be running all together. If someone is charged with a felony offense they should consult privately...

The absorption through the skin is very unlikely high enough to result in a positive test. However, I have seen painters and hairdressers who use...

Do appellete courts care about the opinions of other appellete courts?

Appellate courts respect the opinions of other appellate courts in the same state and other states. This is what is called persuasive president. ...

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Violation of a CPO

Who issued the CPO? Was it the domestic relations court? If so you may be eligible to file to hold him in contempt. If the police won't charge...