NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF MENTAL ILLNESS OR DEFECT

All depends on the court's findings after a Rule 20 psychological evaluation. If you are a minor or found to be incompetent, counsel will be...

It's not necessarily a defense, but it's a great fact that we can use in your case. With tests outside of two hours, the state will say that their...

How can I avoid prosecution for false police report on my wife? If I refuse to testify will her case be dropped?

You need a lawyer. There's a way to do this right - set the record straight while also not making incriminating statements against your interests....

What happens to arrested person if no body on outside will be co signer for bondsman?

It's up to the bail bonds company to decide whether to issue a bond without a cosigner. If a bond can't be obtained, then the defendant would have...

How does person arrested 4 poss. domestic assault post bail 4 selves thru bondsman/ other if don't have checkbk/credit in jail?

His attorney can coordinate all of this. The bail bondsman will want a cosigner. If his checkbook is with his property at the jail, it won't be...

Facing 2 occurrences of domestic assault in less than 2 weeks and violating a danco order twice, what might be the sentencing?

Make sure that he has an experienced attorney retained. You can't make the charges go away on your own. But, if you are supporting him, his...

It is absolutely time to hire an attorney. You're facing the possibility of a permanent conviction and significant consequences. Your lawyer will...

Possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle

I'm not understanding where the pot was found. In the trunk? If so, then yes the statutory exception clearly applies. What area of the motor...

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No, judges don't necessarily follow the probation recommendation. Your lawyer will do everything possible to allow you to keep the diversion deal...

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What does it take for a man to loose his drivers license after hitting a child riding his bike and fled the scene?

You didn't mention what the gross misdemeanor charge is. Many gross misdemeanor driving offenses come along with a license revocation. Keep in mind...