Are you allowed to keep a copy of the discovery?

Yes but. A typical lawyer answer you say. Discovery is a broad term. More context is necessary to give a complete response. Regrettably, this...

What exactly does conspiracy mean?

Conspiracy means that two or more persons entered into an agreement to do a criminal act. It requires the agreement and an act in furtherance of...

In 2009 I was charge a felony for retail theft.. Just recently I got caught again for retail theft of $98.00 what will happen?

This is yet another example that what appears to be a relatively simple question is not simple to answer unless ALL the facts and an actual (not a...

Yes, you can always seek a second opinion from a different attorney. This should be considered and acted upon ASAP. Plea negotiations and...

Mandatory minimum is supposed to mean just that. If a person is sentenced to 30 days he/she serves 30 days. Sometimes the jail/prison policy or...

If Jodi Arias is sentenced to LWOP, can she appeal?

Yes an appeal is an available next step in her case.

Yes, the transcript should be available for appeal. Your attorney can contact the court reporter to order the transcript. It may have been part of...

Can a prosecutor invite you to appear before a grand jury and then block your appearance?

Oh the games that the prosecution can play. The grand jury determines if a certain person will or will not appear to respond and answer it's ...

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Our adult brother was killed in the phillipines.Noone ever charged.Can we press charges vs.the one we think did it?

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I agree with the responses posted by my Avvo colleagues.