Addressing judge before sentencing

Yes, as a victim of a crime, you have the right to be heard at sentencing. You should be notified of any court hearings. The person who sends you...

The typical arrangement with a criminal defense attorney is to pay an "advanced fee" when you have an issue that comes up. For instance, let's say...

What should I incude in restatement letter for my boyfriend?

Everyone who is in drug court faces a lot of time if they fail drug court. Any argument needs to focus on what he has learned, what he has been ...

You can date, but you cannot have "sexual intercourse" which is defined to include penis-to-vagina intercourse, oral sex, anal sex, or insertion of...

If this is a mistake, then correct it. The only way to correct it is to contact your attorney and arrange to go back to court to quash the...

What are the categories of severity on a revocation of extended supervision?

If your boyfriend is facing a revocation hearing for absconding, he is probably eligible to have an attorney appointed by the State Public Defender...

Is it stagtory rape?

Yes. If you have "sexual contact" or "sexual intercourse" he can be charged with Second Degree Sexual Assault of a Child, a class C felony...

How can a person be arrested for domestic abuse for having a heated argument with a sibling ?

Disorderly conduct is being violent, abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous, unreasonable loud, or otherwise disorderly under circumstances where...

Is there a way when the da gives a plea that when u accept it the judge can change it? Or lesson it being 1st time in trouble?

When you complete a "plea questionnaire" form with your attorney prior to entering your plea (guilty or no contest), you will be told that the...

How do I get a new public defender? And if I feel my pd is not representing me to the best of her abilities. How can I prove to

I agree with the other attorneys who have answered here. There are many reasons why an attorney might give you short and direct answers to your...