What is the probable cause for investigating someone?

I have read everything you have said, including all your comments to the other attorneys' answers and you need help but we are lawyers and not...

My son is in jail misstaken identity on a drug case in erie I paid a lawyer a retainer he resigned from the case .

I agree with Attorney Bessant and just want to add that you have not provided enough information for a better answer. If the attorney did work on...

Once parole board paroles a inmate and gives them a release date can prison make inmate stay longer due error in paperwork

Attorney Bessant is correct. A praolee is still a prisoner. Once released on parole, he is still considered a prisoner who is allowed to serve...

I feel that I am not received adequate/ competent representation from my lawyer. What can I do?

Because you already asked this question, I will give you the same answer: You may ask the court for an extension so you can hire a new lawyer but...

I hired a lawyer who has not represented me competently. He has handled all of the pre trial motions and next is the trial.

You may ask the court for an extension so you can hire a new lawyer but that does not mean the judge will allow you to do it this close to trial. ...

I was charged with a crime and now the prosecutor is increasing the charge. Is this normal?

Yes, this happens all the time. The Prosecutor not only can, but has a duty to charge the proper charges. That does not mean he or she will be...

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Six arrests when one officer was killed? Is this a war against the public?

I know it is not what you want to hear, but, they could arrest 20 people if the police had probable cause to believe all 20 were involved. Now,...

Is this my first offense?

An "Offense" with reference to "First Offense," "Second Offense," etc generally refers to being convicted of an offense. Have you been convicted...

An "Offense" with reference to "First Offense," "Second Offense," etc generally refers to being convicted of an offense. Have you been convicted...

Child pornography Is this my first offense?

An "Offense" with reference to "First Offense," "Second Offense," etc generally refers to being convicted of an offense. Have you been convicted...