As a member of a political party of a foreign country, is it legal to organize and operate in support of that party in the U.S.?

The US constitution protects, and the US government actually respects, the rights of individuals to associate, to form political parties or other...

Is i still need to have a lawyer ?

Yes, you need a lawyer. What you have described would provide the prosecutor with probable cause to believe you are guilty of retail fraud,...

I was charged with a sex crime, in Michigan, in the late 90's, ...

The department of corrections is going by the presentence report and has the right to do so. When you were sentenced, you had the right to object...

What is poor cross examinations relationship to the constitution and the associated case law?

The leading US Supreme Court case on ineffective assistance of counsel is Strickland v Washington. To show there was iac, you must show: 1. The...

A defendant can challenge a state statute on state constitutional grounds, or on federal constitutional grounds. Typical bases for such a...

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In most states a prosecution for a felony begins in a lower court. The defendant is arraigned in that lower court, which means he is informed of...

When does effective/ineffective assistance of counsel raise to the level of fundamental or is it enshrined in the constitution?

While I am not experienced in North Carolina law and procedure, as a matter of federal law, there is a fundamental constitutional right (6th...

What is the statue of limitation of an 11 year old uttering and publishing charged where my name was spelled wrong on the warran

The statute of limitations is 6 years. However, that is 6 years to bring the charge. Apparently, they did get a warrant within 6 years after the...

What kind of lawyer do I need?

You should hire an experienced criminal defense attorney familiar with local conditions in your area. Kent County has many such attorneys. You...

Can a payday loan place charge you with check fraud?

Pay the $109. If you do not, you will face trouble and expense far greater than $109. You can probably make a deal to start paying $20 a week or...