You know it was not a nolo contendere plea because, with one very narrow exception that clearly does not apply to you, Illinois does not recognize...

Don't the police have to read you your Miranda rights before you go to jail? And tell you what you are arrested for?

No, Miranda warnings are only required prior to custodial questioning.

How does the continuance process work in federal court and who is responsible for explaining to the client?

Last minute continuances? Lots of reasons. The judge might have had an emergency matter that needed attention, or another case might have taken...

Defendant feels attorney may have been under the influence while counseling him and wonders what to do now. Appeal deadline has

Keep in mind that I do not practice in Texas and that question needs the serious attention of a Texas attorney, not a response from an online Q&A...

What repercussions do i face?theCCTV footage shows me leaving the store with the things , cud this cause issue with med license

Your description of what happened regarding the charge against you is not entirely clear (for purposes of the present inquiry it doesn't really...

Playing loud music is not a crime of moral turpitude. It might, however, make you an undesirable tenant for other reasons.

What is the statue of limitations after being indicted and the still haven't been to trial yet

There is no statute of limitations after being indicted. A statute of limitations governs the period from the time of the offense within which the...

Can you add newly-found evidence to petition to Supreme Court? Can you add any proof of mistakes by District/ Appeals court?

Start by looking at Rule 10 of the United States Supreme Court Rules. As I understand the rule, and the Court's conception of its certiorari...

How strong could this evidence hold up in court?

They have the complainant's testimony, and that standing alone is enough to get you convicted if the jury believes it. They also, if a trolling...

Why would someone be charged on an indictment for possesion with intent to sell if the never had the drug on them or near them?

Conspiracy, accountability, or constructive possession are three obvious possibilities, but there are others. The point is that you can not only...