Can tourist defendant in Hawaii sue State for criminal charge trespass ordinance directed at Occupy political protestors?

No, this is not a case of malicious prosecution. It may be a case of the state being particularly not-picky. If your back in Michigan write a...

How much can one trust his/her criminal defense lawyer?

No, this is not a valid concern. An attorney is ethically required to do his or her best for every client, regardless of how big or small the case...

What rights do I have if I am the victim in an assault and battery?

You have the right to appear in court, testify and hopefully justice will be done. You can sue him, however, even if you win your probably not...

What are my chances of winning my case of failure to yield to an emergency responder

Pretty slim if the responder shows up to court and testifies that you didn't get out the way when he had his lights, etc. on.

Warrant issued for pending felony case.

Yes, the police could come to the house and arrest her. She and her attorney should immediately make arrangements to get herself turned in and...

Can another county find out you were arrested before you contact your probation officer? Or will he get bail?

He should contact his probation officer immediately. Most probation grants required the probationer to notify their agent immediately of any...

Informal hearings are like bench trials for criminal matters. They are long, slow pleas. Just as one is virtually never found not guilty by a...

How long does the court have to allow you and your lawyer to prepare before a preliminary exam?

Preliminary examinations are not trials. They exist for the purpose of the permitting the prosecution to satisfy the district court judge that...

Do I need paid attorney?

First thing is you should probably stop talking to the police about this matter. If and when you are contacted about turning yourself in you will...

I dont feel that my attorney is working out for me.

You haven't asked a question here. You've stated your belief that your attorney may not be working out for you. I would recommend trying to make...