During trial are all the witnesses inside the room? able to hear what the other witnesses are saying before they go?

In a criminal trial, it is standard procedure for one of the parties to move the Court for a "separation of witnesses". That motion is invariably...

Should i plea guilty or fight it?

Minor transporting is a misdemeanor, not just a traffic ticket, and you should NEVER try to represent yourself in any criminal case. Consult with...

Is the only way this country can get rid of the constitution is by an enemy taken over.

Having taught Constitutional Law for over ten years, I am still amazed at the genius of Madison and Jefferson. No sane person would want to "get...

You cannot get a hardship license until you have completed 5 years of the 10 year HTV suspension. At that point you may petition a court in your...

How do you get legal help for a criminal case if you have not been charged yet and can't afford to pay an attorney?

You are in an awkward position because the court is not required to appoint a public defender for a person who has not been charged. You may want...

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What do you do when you falsely file charges on someone and try to recant but they wont believe me?

There is not much more that you can do for your boyfriend at this point than you have already done. Obviously, you never should have lied to the...

What is my course of action?

It is not illegal to tell a person against whom you have a legitimate cause of action that you intend to pursue it. On the other hand, he cannot...

I would like to know if I get a felony expunged will it help me get a job my felony is for driving on a suspended license

If your conviction is eligible for sealing (it would not be an expungement), then only law enforcement agencies would have access to it. Thus it...

What happens when someone has had MULTIPLE previous arrests (2 domestic battery, 2 OWI's, 2 possession of marijuana) and gets

Since he was already on probation, he will probably get some jail time based on violating his terms of probation. With two prior OWIs, there is...

What falls under perjury law?

A statement made under oath is perjury if the person making the statement either knows it is false or does not believe it to be true. A mistaken...