What is the impact of California felony convictions on future punishment in Colorado prosecutions?

You will be punished as an adult if convicted. Worry about California for now. Avoid doing things that will pick up felony charges anywhere in the...

As a defense attorney, what should you avoid when attempting to gather accurate information from the client?

I don't avoid anything specifically. I ask what others will tell me and what happened during the questioning and arrest. I never trust police...

Am I entitled to a public defender if I'm the one that needs to press criminal charges?

No, there may be some sort of court assistance but not a public defender. I am going to add some tags about the custody problems so that your...

My daughter had a Public Defender handling her case, but he was supended from the Bar. Will she have to start all over again?

You may be able to find out from the Public Defender's Office there whether a new lawyer has been appointed. Your daughter's case will not start...

The other lawyers have answered you question as well as I can. I'm writing to alert you to the likelihood that you will also receive something...

Can someone be terminated from their job if a private conversation was stolen off another persons computer without their permiss

Since this is an wrongful termination question rather than simply a privacy question, I am adding that tag so it will come to the attention of...

Can a person be terminated from a stolen private conversation?

Since this is an employment question rather than a criminal defense question, I am changing the practice category so it will come to the attention...

What am I looking at for sentencing?

I managed the Peshtigo office of the State Public Defender when I worked for them (last century). I regularly appeared in Oconto County. They have...

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What is the best defense for someone being wrongly accused of rape 3 when they are innocent?

This is likely a statutory rape charge. The age of consent in Oregon is 18. It is generally not a defense that the person lied about age or that...

The state of maryland is asking for a postponement because the arresting officer is on preappoved vacation this is the 2nd time

There are limits, yes. What are they? It is a fact-specific determination. This is best addressed by your lawyer. If any answer on AVVO helps...