Is it illegal for somebody (not a mandated reporter) to fail to report a crime they know about?
There is more to this than you are telling us. The answer to the question as you asked it is no, but that may not be the correct answer to your...
Evanston, IL
Appeals Lawyer at Evanston, IL
Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
There is more to this than you are telling us. The answer to the question as you asked it is no, but that may not be the correct answer to your...
The warrant was outstanding from the moment it was issued until they arrested you. It ceased to be outstanding when it was executed by your...
Can you be indicted without being arrested first? Certainly, yes. Is there anything improper about a new charge being brought by indictment? ...
Whether there is an arguable speedy trial violation, either under the Illinois Speedy Trial statute or under the federal or state constitutions,...
Unless there is something very important that you are not telling us, for instance that you are on probation and that you are violating your...
First, note that I do not practice in South Carolina and am not familiar with the procedural requirements in that state. As a general rule in...
The situation you describe is not uncommon. The only cases that are of value on appeal are reported cases by reviewing courts. Anecdotes, or...
I defer to, and agree with, my California colleagues. I assume you realize that just because a certain plea disposition is theoretically available...
People may be equal, but their conduct is not. Certain kinds of travel put a greater burden on the highway system, hence on the country at large,...
Bank robbery is often prosecuted as a federal offense. The penalties are serious and a person convicted of bank robbery in federal court can...