Can my son be charged with theft after he returned lost property?

Can he be charged? Yes, certainly. Will he be conviiced? That is another matter. I suggest that you retain an attorney for him immediately and...

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Can the da go on just here say

Testimony as to what a witness actually saw is not hearsay. The testimony of a single witness, if believed by the trier of fact, is sufficient to...

What motion or letter can you submit to the courts to appeal sentencing if your lawyer won't submit appeal for you

It is very strange that the attorney "won't submit appeal for you." Have you asked your attorney plainly to file a notice of appeal? That is all...

A Class X felony carries a prison sentence of anywhere from 6 to 30 years, not including extra goodies like extended term and consecutive...

What would happen if i wasnt read my marinda rights?

This is a fact-specific question best addressed to the lawyer representing you. The best thing that could happen for you, assuming that the...

Those are special forms of drug probation available in Illinois. Probation under those sections, if successfully completed, can avoid a felony...

If you are sentenced to state prison time for a Felony charge and county time for a misdemeanor do you serve both?

What did the judge order?

Can my attorney and I present a defense at the grand jury in NY state?

Assuming that you can, it is a serious judgment call whether you should. Do not attempt this unless you have reviewed the matter thoroughly with...

Don't worry about playing lawyer, that is neither necessary nor appropriate. Just explain to the judge what you want, why you want to leave the...

Can I ask for a retrial? After the jury decided.

This is not a do-it-yourself project. The claim that you raise could help you if it is in fact found to be accurate. But there are a lot of...