I confessed to a crime, it hasnt went to court yet, i was told it would remain private until I went to court and at that time it

You should avoid posting any identifying details on the internet that might be used as statements against you, and get the assistance of a good...

How to find out if a petition or ex-parte has been filed by the city attorney?

It's not clear what you are asking here. But if you have been charged with a crime you will have to be served with some notice to appear in court....

It really depends on the judge and the practice in the area. Some judges will give time for that and some won't. The practice varies widely by...

Crimnal layer

It depends on what you mean. If you posted cash bail, it should be refunded to you. If you paid a fee to a bondsman, than you are likely out the...

How long could it take before i receive my settlement check? Is there a way to speed this up? Should i find another lawyer?

I would agree with the previous answer, you should talk to your lawyer about this and find out what the issue is and when it will be...

If you loose a case and a judgement is filed against you what is the worst that can happen ??

You should get a lawyer to help you as soon as possible if you are heading to trial. There are not good strategies to make you judgment...

If someone shoplifts and you dont know they did can you be arrested and charged also

You can be charged, but you certainly have a defense to the charge at trial. You should get a lawyer to represent you at trial.

How often are sealed indictments unsealed? I heard twice a year? Is that true?

No. They are unsealed when the government wants them unsealed. Usually after some or most of the people indicted have been arrested. This...

If found quilty at a trial for a felony gun charge what well happen?

It depends on the charge, the criminal history, whether the case is federal or state and a lot of other factors. As the previous answer noted, an...

A friend of mine was taken in custody by ice while she was on jail for no drivers lic.what can we do?

Your friend needs a good immigration lawyer who could explain what options, if any, there are for her to stay in the U.S. It would be difficult,...