I practice in Michigan and laws vary from state to state as do the local practices of courts, prosecutors from county to county. It is difficult...

What are the consequences of falsification, on a police report with no prior criminal record if you are a minor?

I practice in Michigan where one can be prosecuted as an adult at the age of 17. If you are indeed a minor or an adult and break the law it...

How can i find out if someone filed a criminal report against me?

Let me count the ways. Prisons and jails are filled with people who claimed that they were not guilty. The latter part of your analysis suggests...

Can I get a public defense attorney for a theft charge?

If you have not been arraigned on the charge yet when you are plead not guilty, request a trial by jury and a court-appointed attorney. Generally,...

My wife filed criminal charges against me for breaking something in our home and had me arrested on Christmas eve.

The state brings charges. You absolutely have to be present at the arraignment; your failure to appear will result in a bench warrant being issued...

I have been subpeonaed by the DA to be questioned in a criminal case. Will the accused person be present during my questioning?

If the subpoena is an investigatory subpoena the accused/suspect will not be present. This is usually where you would report to the district...

I am 17 years old, can my older boyfriend face criminal charges under CA criminal laws

The fact that you are turning 18 in a couple of months is not relevant. You are not of the legal age to consent to sexual intercourse. The social...

Is it o.k. for the police to give back jewelry evidence, to the owners, before the defense has a chance to get an appraisal?

The previous advice/answer you have been given is sound. The authorities are permitted, with district attorney/prosecutor approval to photograph...

What can i be charged with by the state of california if i used a knife on someone in a self defense fight ?

Self-defense is a factual defense. This means your version of the events is up to the jury to decide if it is credible/believable or reasonable. ...

I need a pro bono criminal defense/appeals attorney in Hartford, Ct. Please help!

It does not sound like your boyfriend's case is ripe for an appellate attorney. Appellate counsel generally only becomes involved post-conviction;...