How long does a person usually stay in county jail when they are charged with serious crimes like murder?

Until trial, which in a murder case takes anywhere from 2 years to five or more. Sounds like they could also charge home invasion.

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In drug cases, can the defense use how other prior drug cases, similar to their clients, had a lesser sentence?

Talk to your brother's attorney. In answer to your first question, you can't use results in another cases to argue for a lesser sentence.

Small claims court case

No reason not to, but it should not affect you in any way.

Can a case be thrown

Yes -- but the state can ask for a continuance. Depends a little bit on whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony,

If there was a plea bargain accepted can case be reopened with new evidence that would show innocence of defendant?

Very difficult to re-open. Consult an attorney to see if you can get your plea vacated at this point.

Plea bargin

Unless the state objects, you can. It is called a Rule 402.

I got charged with a Misdemeanor A, what are the usual fees?

Here are the answers: 1. $1500 is not an uncommon price. I would charge $2500. Some lawyers would charge more, some less. 2. The better...

Disorderly conduct

I don;t understand your question. The $50 is your court fee for being on supervision.

It it is a misdemeanor, the statute of limitations is 18 months.

Can I really get arrested on a bench warrant from New York? O would they actually pursue something like this?

They might.