My brother is facing a murder charge and he want me to reach out to a lawyer for information on how to appeal?

Generally there would be nothing to appeal until after there is a conviction, unless the judge made a ruling in the case that is considered...

Is ALL time in jail counted towards the time one can be sentenced too?

When you are incarcerated then the time you sit in jail will count toward the sentence if you are convicted. Depending on the offense level you...

If the police are telling you that she could press charges it sounds like they are writing up a report and telling her to go to the prosecutors...

If my attorney can’t find any charges on my cousin, can the jail still hold him without being booked?

It seems surprising that he hasn't been booked into the jail that usually occurs within a day or two. If he hasn't been charged with a crime and...

What will happen will depend on many factors including the specific facts, what court the charges are filed in and the prosecutor. However, that...

It may be possible, depending on the sentencing court. You would need to file a modification of sentence, however, there are code sections that...

The current state of the law is the charge date for the calculation of the 10 year period. Therefore if the conviction for the 3rd offense occurs,...

Do STATE Police arrest a person with an active Civil Writ of Body Attachment?

Could the State Police have arrested the passenger? Yes, it was an active warrant and any police agency could have made the arrest. However, the...

How can I avoid jail time for a robbery I didn't do?

You should sit down with your attorney and express to him/her your concerns and apprehensions with taking a plea. If you do not feel your attorney...

How do i get my felony reduced to a misdemeanor? My court papers say she may petition for misdemeanor treatment?

You can go to the court house and file a motion to have the felony reduced and the court may grant it or set it for a hearing at a later date that...