Shoplifting

You'll want to discuss your case with an NC lawyer for specifics. I can tell you that many states have a provision that allows shop merchants to...

My fiancee might have a warrant for missing a court date. If we apply for a marriage license, will he get arrested?

You should bug the lawyer until you know if the warrant is handled. Do you want to get a traffic ticket on your honeymoon and enjoy watching your...

Can you get sentence reduction promise through rule 35 before you give information to government & file motion 35 after a year?

I seriously doubt you'll get any upfront promises beyond "we'll evaluate his information for Rule 35 consideration." To do otherwise would be a...

Do I need to register as a sex offender if I move to FL?

You need to contact a Florida criminal defense lawyer who is familiar with the registration requirements. I will say, anecdotally, I've...

I took a plea deal in a criminal case that I did not agree with but my Lawyer insisted I take the offer.

The damage may be done. In many jurisdictions you have a period of time to file an appeal challenging the knowing and intelligent waiver of your...

I received a third dwi in New Orleans almost three years ago. Is there a statute of limitations on it, and, if so, how long?

DWI 3rd offense is a third class felony in Louisiana. Such felonies must be instituted within 4 years or else the case runs its statute of...

As a defendant in a sexual assault case, can I ask for mental health records from the victim

I agree with some of the suggestions of other counsel. Assuming you have a lawyer, you should discuss whether filing a Giglio request for any...

How do i bail out of jail. When money is in savings. and i dont have family or friends i trust to help me. What do i do?

A power of attorney to sign the money over may suffice.

Typically speaking, your friend is correct. The court imposes a sentence but instead of sending you to jail will enter into an agreement with you...

If u have a sentencing date can my lawyer file a motion to get it pushed backed? If so how far can he push it?

Yes, it is theoretically possibly to get a sentencing date continued. But, that will be up to the court who will probably want input from the...