As the accused in a felony case, shouldn't I be given discovery papers?

I don't think you can get them after the trial either. Your attorney can and should show them to you and review them with you carefully, but in...

Can my charge be dropped down if the juvenile is found guilty?

A charge can always be reduced or, for that matter, increased (within the statute of limitations period) if the State's Attorney wants to initiate...

What can i do, first time criminal record i have it on my background check, clean record my whole life, bad decision

You tell us a lot of things that do not help us answer, and the important things that we need to know you do not tell us. Start by answering these...

Do I need to have an attorney present with me tomorrow for court ?

You have to show up in court and it would be a very good idea for you to have an attorney. And next time don't wait for the last minute. This is...

Every agency you ask will deny that its officers or agents are involved and deny that its officers or agents would ever do such a thing. You are...

What will happen to my felony record when I finish probation?

If you got straight probation you have a conviction and it is almost certainly not going to be expungeable . . . ever. If you got TASC probation,...

I agree with all of my colleagues and I certainly encourage you to open a PACER account if you are seriously interested in this or any other...

My ex took me to the appellate court what are the chances of her winning? How long does it take both briefs are submitted

"Chances" has nothing to do with it because appeals are not decided by chance. Just statistically far more judgments are affirmed on appeal than...

Is it customary to serve the trial attorney by the Appellate Specialist in a civil appeal?

As far as whom you are required to serve under California law I defer to my California colleagues. It is very common for a party to be represented...

Individuals cannot initiate criminal proceedings in Illinois. Only the State's Attorney can file a criminal charge. The gentleman with whom you had...