If I gave a wintness statement 7 years ago and they did nothhing with the case until recently is my statement still valid?

"Is my statement still valid?" is, legally, a meaningless question. Your statement cannot be used in court as evidence. If a charge is made and...

I have a question about shoplifting

Yes you can plead not guilty. No, you will not be asked to state grounds for your plea. You should not talk to the prosecutor yourself. Anything...

Repeat offense (shoplifting after prior theft a year ago), what should I plea?

Are you a citizen? If you are here on a green card this second theft offense can have very serious consequences for you and, depending on the...

The record of the original arrest will very probably show up on a records check and may indicate the original charge. No, you have not been found...

What does "the pending motions are moot and respectfully denied per curiam" mean?

"Denied" is obvious. "Per Curiam" is Latin for "by the court" and usually means that the ruling is made without much explanation on behalf of...

What is the penalty/punishment for being held in Contempt of Court in Arizona?

I can't speak for Arizona and the law may be different there, but contempt of court is an odd fish. It is not a "crime" in the sense of violating...

Is a federal inmate required to go to their pre trial hearing?

If this case is in federal court the defendant is not normally present (at least not in the federal district where I normally practice, which is in...

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Who sets court dates the prosecuter or the defense in a criminal case

The judge controls the calendar of the case and sets the court dates, normally in consultation with the attorneys. Either party can bring the case...

I need 2 n nowhere 2 get the form 2 file a motion 2 quash arrest & suppress evidence.& where do i go 2 file n cook county il?

These are not matters of using forms. They are highly case- and fact-specific handcrafted motions, and the more case-specific they are the better...

My ex-husband is appealing our child custody case. My attorney is asking me for upfront fees. Do I have to pay these?

Unlike a trial court proceeding, in which the attorney's work builds gradually towards the major project, which is the trial at the end of the case...