Is it a good idea if i am innocent to plead the fifth?

If I understand your posting correctly you are facing criminal charges, the exact nature of which is not yet determined, and you are also looking...

Charging decisions are always in the hands of the prosecutor. Even the judge cannot overrule the prosecutor's decision as to what crime, if any,...

I filed my objections to the fed. district court's magistrate judge's R&R within the 14-days. What is the next step in this???

It is not clear from your posting whether your petition has been dismissed or whether you are waiting for a final order from the district court...

Do I need an attorney to get domestic battery charges dropped?

The State's Attorney is under no obligation to honor your wife's preference and may have good reason for not wanting to do so. If you talk to the...

I am 18 never been in trouble in my life was in the wrong place wrong time being charged with PC32 accessory

A word of advice. Don't use that "wrong place at the wrong time" line in front of a judge.

Can I drop charges once there's a warrant issued in Jefferson County

Whether your ex missed court and whether he has a warrant have nothing to do with it. The charges are not yours to drop. The State's Attorney,...

How likely is it that a Judge will grant a new trial at sentencing?

"New evidence that the judge was not able to review" meaning "new" because it did not exist before" "New" because you did not know about it before?...

Awaiting for court for Federal Appeal!

Are you appealing a federal criminal conviction to the federal court of appeals? If so, that is a long, slow, process and there would be nothing...

What are the new changes in the November 2013 federal law

The changes every year would typically make a fairly thick booklet themselves. Could you please be more specific? You can also find the...

Where would I find the law referenced on what happens when the Trial Court ignores the Appellate Court's opinion and remanding?

If it is true that the trial court has violated the directive of the appellate court (which is not at all clear from your posting) the appellate...