Difficult question on Padilla, Coram Nobis, and Sex Crimes

Just a couple of clarifications. It wasn't the plea "deal" that was invalidated in Padilla. It was the conviction on the guilty plea. More...

In a criminal trial, may the defense ask a prosecution witness about his past criminal record—any arrests and/or convictions?

Kentucky state law on discovery and evidence may control the answer to your question, but it is certanly possible that the defense could obtain...

Havent been able to come up with second payment for my lawyer and have court next week what will happen

Your lawyer might come to court and ask the judge for permission to withdraw from the case, in which case you would ask the judge to appoint the...

4-day criminal trial in federal court. When do opening statements begin?

I assume that you want to hear opening statements but you don't want to sit through jury selection. Unfortunately there is no way to know for...

Firing an attorney

Your question is confusing. Did the lawyer say that the prosecutor's offer will be withdrawn if and because you discharge him as your attorney? ...

Is it legal evidence? where can I find more information?

First you, assuming that you are one of the people arrested in this situation, need an attorney on this serious charge. No two ways about that,...

My ex called me & said she forgot to seatbelt our 6 month old in the backseat and he flipped over. What legal action can I take?

And remember that nonconsensual recording of conversations is a crime in Illinois.

Do i need to hire a lawyer

Yes. Consider yourself the target of a criminal investigation and act accordingly. Do not participate in any conference and do not discuss this...

I am being charged with perjury 1 for a testimony that contradicted another testimony i made a couple years prior.

This is not a question to address to a non-confidential online forum. You are facing a very serious criminal charge and you need a good attorney...

Nobody can answer those questions because they depend on the details of the particular case. You and your attorney should be spending a lot of...