Yes that's good for the defendant. Likely the case will get dismissed if witnesses are never to be found but you should still consult an attorney...

How to handle am arrest warrant

You can usually show at a police station and pay the bond but it is absolutely to your ultimate advantage to hire an attorney immediately and have...

The docket is just referring to the queue in which all the cases in a particular court sit until ready for trial. It also refers to the particular...

My landlord is charging me $453 for excessive wear on carpet on the apartment I just moved out of that I have lived in 4 years.

You may have cause to demand that back from the landlord, but it may take a lawsuit to get it done, unfortunately. It often is a matter for a court...

When you hire counsel, understand that DUI cases in Missouri require attorneys to both fight the criminal charges, and separately represent you...

Accidently shoplifted under $20 worth of merchandise from Walmart, no police were involved, what's next.

Walmart generally is pretty relentless about going after shoplifters. Expect that the local municipality will charge you with "stealing under...

I have a felony ( possession of over 35grams of marijuana) I was wondering if it can be expunged or somthing of that nature

The expungement statute is relatively specific, and this does not appear to fit within it. However, it is within the discretion of the courts to...

Absolutely yes. Who owns is irrelevant. The driver is always the one ticketed. Hire an experienced traffic attorney - many of us on Avvo are good...

St. Louis City Red Light Tickets: Are they legal given the recent Eastern District Appellate decision?

Here's the thing- the city is losing in the courts. They won't enforce these currently it seems, but can still make a hassle for citizens who are...

My boyfriend has a felony case Is it possible his attorney can get him a new bail bondsmen at his plea hearing?

Also, keep in mind, even though there is a new judge, he's already granted more than your boyfriend had previously. Requesting better bail terms is...