How do I ask for a deferment program in a first time petty theft case?

Plead not guilty at your arraignment and ask for a court appointed lawyer (given that you cannot afford to hire a lawyer).

Bench warrant

The Judge may have set a cash bond at the time you failed to appear. The Court where you failed to appear may be able to tell you what your bond...

My boyfriends attorney would like us to put in a no contest plea and he is not guilty of this crime.

Ultimately the decision as to whether or not your boyfriend tenders a plea to the charge(s) or goes to trial is up to him. Your boyfriend is free...

Jailed daughter who has a PR bond, by right should have been released weeks ago, how can we get her home?

Her lawyer would be in the best position to know. You can always call the jail and see if there are any holds that are preventing her release....

Should I plead guilty??

Even if you committed this offense and confessed you should plead not guilty at your arraignment and seek the help of a lawyer. As a graduate...

My lawyer is suppose to be one of the best in our town for criminal defense but he is not helping and I'm broke now?

You have to look objectively at the performance of your lawyer. Is your lawyer is spending appropriate time on your file, filing necessary...

The ticket should indicate whether or not it is a civil infraction or a misdemeanor. If the ticket is a civil infraction, you can just pay it (or...

Terminate incarcerated fathers rights

Petitions to terminate parental rights can be filed by the Prosecutor (or Attorney General depending upon the jurisdiction) or through a private...

Criminal defense atty for retail fraud

If he received a diversionary program, there will be no public record of a conviction if he lives. The resolution reached by the court appointed...

You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an...

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