Can a past felony charge affect a new felony charge against although the crime is different and 5 years apart?

An accused's criminal background is one factor that the sentencing judge may consider in sentencing on the new charge. This assumes that the...

My daughter just told me that she was raped 2 years ago can I press charges now

Local state law will govern the limitations period, but in most situations 2 years is not excessive for the type of crime you indicate in your...

Indictment due to grand jury

A Grand Jury determines probable cause, that is that there is some evidence that a crime was comitted and the accused was the person involved. ...

I was arrested on a delivery of cannabis charge, the warrant only says confidential informant, could they have audio or video to

Your concerns are real and the questions are good. Complex situations deserve complex analysis. Consult an experienced local criminal defense to...

What type of lawyer do I need to file against supressed evidence involving DNA tampering, false evidence and conspiracy?

An experienced local post conviction lawyer who will review the entire record and then advise you of options and approaches.

Chances of making second parole?

It appears that he actions have placed him in a good position. The preparation and presentation of the mitigating factors is critical to success. ...

Can a Tax Lien ever go away from an Embezzlement Charge?

Tax Liens are able to be renewed and so the S/L question is rendered mute. The lien is not going away via the passage of time as your question...

Someone loses temper on two different occasions, first time breaks his little girl's arm, the second time he breaks adult's.

Contact the local police and seek the advice of a local civil lawyer.

What charges can be filed if someone shot my vehicle 5 times with a bb/pellet gun causing a window to shatter on my child?

I am a criminal defense lawyer. Contact law enforcement not a public forum comprised of defense attorneys to report an incident such as the one...

This like all criminal cases is serious and has serious ramifications that not only include the potential jail sentence but also a lifelong entry...