What will happen if the accused is not present or not aware that he has been charged of a crime?

You have a case pending? If you can afford a lawyer, get one now. Right now. Not sure about whether or not you can afford one? Lots of...

I agree with my colleagues. You don't state what the charges are. That matters a great deal and in fact matters more than the number of counts....

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Do you have to be related to the person to attend the court hearing ?

Assuming your friend is being charged as an adult in adult criminal court, you not only have the opportunity to go, you have a right to be there....

There's no way to answer the question. You're asking for legal advice anonymously from lawyers who have no access to the charges, who don't...

I agree with Mr. Novak with one caveat. How do you know she's 18? I am dead serious. I have seen some crazy stuff, including girls lying...

Is it illegal for a 16 yr old to date a 17 yr old when they are thurning 18?

That depends on what you mean by date. That word means different things to different people. Can you see a movie together? Yes. Can you go...

Being an accessory to murder means that you have committed the crime of first degree murder if it's proven. You don't have to be present to be...

What is the possible outcome of assault with a deadly weapon?

She needs a lawyer. If it's charged just as an Aggravated Battery, I would need more facts, including access to your granddaughters criminal...

Why would the police erase all my info... Off my iPhone. After falsely being arrested

Go see a lawyer, now. Do not wait. Someone experienced in criminal defense. And quit talking about this case on this public forum.

Should I be looking at jail time?

I don't know what to say other than working with an experienced criminal defense lawyer will increase your chances of avoiding getting locked up or...