" Do I need a civil rights attorney?

I t does not sound as though Miranda is an issue in the case., although that would depend on details that you have not told us. At this point I do...

Is it Legal For the judicial System to change a conviction after you have plead guilty?

No off-the-cuff answer is possible. Too many considerations involved. It could be worth retaining counsel to check this out. A review of your...

Same courthouse? If so, get there early. Tell the clerk in courtroom #1 that you have to be in courtroom #2 first. Then run up to #2, tell the...

Did i commit burglary?

I defer to my Washington colleagues on the law of your state, but I have to point out the fundamental flaw in your very approach to the question. ...

Expunging a shop lifting felony charge

What matter is the disposition of the charge. If she was not convicted (released without charging, charge dismissed e.g. Nolle Pros or Stricken on...

Do I need a public defender?

In light of the observations which my colleagues have made about the possibility of an extortion issue, the first thing I would do is double-check...

Did I violate my supervision?

The State could file a petition for violation of your supervision regardless of the outcome of the criminal charge. The State's burden of proof in...

What are the chances of winning an appeal if the appellee does not file a brief in response?

The appellant must persuade the court that the decision being appealed is erroneous and prejudicial and that some form of relief is warranted. By...

In District Court Of Appeal, what is the difference between a Dismissal of an appeal and an Affirm of lower court ruling?

Dismissal generally indicates that the appeal is terminated for procedural reasons with a decision on the merits. Affirmance means that the court...

What can I do about charges that were incurred even though I was never given my Miranda rights?

You may or may not have a defensible case, but the fact that the sheriff did not give you the Miranda warnings is unlikely to be a factor. The...