Do I need a lawyer for my court date?

Yes. You need an attorney to help defend your case. The prosecutor will not take you or any defense you have seriously without an attorney. ...

Can 2 different counties charge you with the same charge?

A great deal depends on the exact circumstances. You will need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney so you should review this question...

Why is there a request for warrant before my court date?

It is not unusual for prosecutors to request a warrant in felony cases. A 4th DWI is a class C felony in Missouri and can carry up to 7 years in...

How does plea bargaining work? If someone has a public defender that is representing them, how does plea bargaining work?

Absolutely. I know as I personally negotiated plea deals on these sorts of cases as a public defender. Plea bargaining is were an attorney...

One persons testimony if believed is sufficient to convict a defendant. No physical evidence is needed. The defendant needs an experienced...

My son and his wife in jail for second degree robbery. Now there are 2 more charges for the same crime making that 3 felonies

Second degree robbery carries a range of punishment from 5 years to 15 years on each count. A great deal depends on exactly where they have been...

Pro se question

It is entirely possible that no one will notice the difference. As for the language usage Latin is used as a short hand for legal concepts not as...

If you have 2 children and one graduates high school and don't attend any type of school does the amount of support change.

It certainly would not hurt to consult with a lawyer to see what the numbers would look like now. As the devil is in the details there is no way...

Can I get a public defender if I had a paid attorney, but didn't keep him?

You can never know until you apply but generally the public defenders office takes the position that could hire an attorney evidenced by the fact...

Probation

The absolute first thing you friend needs to do is hire an attorney to help with this case. Often the first official notice people get of a...