Is it required that the cops get a defendents statement before they take him to jail and before the preliminary?

The cops do not need to ask his side of it. He is better off not having given his side of it anyway. The police would use his account to try to...

When you appear in court you will be asked if you have an attorney. If not, you will be questioned about your income level to determine if you...

Do the cops need to read you your miranda rights when arresting you with a warrent.

I agree that the police do not have to Mirandize a suspect when they arrest him unless they question him about the offense following the arrest. ...

What are the laws for some financial crimes?

A sentencing judge will look at the offense, the sentencing guidelines applicable to the offense, the characteristics and background of the...

What are the chances of an immigrant to be released who's charged for burglary of habitation?

Based on the information you provided it is impossible to say. A burglary of a dwelling is a serious crime. What are his ties to the community? ...

AWhen can a jury change a indictment?

If you had a felony trial, I assume you have an attorney who you should be asking this question. Typically, a jury can find the person guilty of...

My boyfriend is been charged with intent of murder and i whant to drop charges, what can i do and can i get charged for it?

You cannot drop the charges. The prosecutor decides whether to pursue charges or not. You are only a witness. If the prosecutor calls you as a...

Can i win at trial with a tape from a ci but no ci?

This is a hard question and may depend on a number of circumstances--for example, were the copies listening to the conversation while it was going...

Can i be tried and convicted in the state of illinoiut without being arrested

If the case has been in court for a year and a trial date has already been set, I assume you have made an appearance in court and entered a plea. ...

If a case is weak in state court ie.{warrantless entry into a home} then why would they drop the charges and the feds pick em up

It is impossible to say based on these facts whether it was a legal search or not. The state may have dropped the charges not because they were...

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