Even if the prosecution doesn't offer a plea could the judge make the request/sentance as such?

If a sentencing is scheduled, then a verdict was entered or a plea agreement was already reached and a plea entered. Without some adjudication of...

Does "The Second Chance Expungement Bill" gives the court the power to fully expunge DWI in Minnesota ?

Can a DWI be expunged? Yes. It is within the discretion of the court. Is it likely to occur? No. That is particularly true given the...

Will our default hearing be different because we have a referee?

Your case is assigned to a referee and/or a Judge. It is based on case scheduling, and not on the particulars of your case.

Is there crime that my sons "dad" (unrecognized) can be charged with for failing to return him home after summer vacation

First, you are the presumed custodial parent and, as a result, absent a court order, you are the presumed caregiver for the child. In other words,...

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What should I do, as my attorney's law office is not returning calls?

What are you trying to accomplish? The first step is to review your retainer agreement with the attorney. That is your contract for legal...

What forms do I need to get the judge to review a stalled divorce case

The only way to have issue addressed by a Judge would be to serve and file a Motion. That may include a Motion for contempt or a just a motion for...

Do "unmarked" or "specially marked" police/state patrols/ etc have the right to pull over people? ZERO MARKINGS!!!

You can be stopped by an unmarked vehicle at any time. You can even be stopped by and after that off duty in their own vehicle.

What is the process for having my offence expunged?

An expungement is not a simple issue. It is a discretionary request that must be supported by adequate information and documentation. A petition...

Do I say to the judge stay of adjudication? Or does the judge offer that to me?

You need a lawyer. A Judge cannot grant a Stay of Adjudication without an agreement from the prosecutor. the negotiation begins with the...

Can anything be done about an improper default order that does not support the law?

If you do not appear and the court does not continue the case based on a motion filed, it can proceed as a default meaning it is uncontested. ...