In a criminal case my attorney dismissed himself from my case because his son works in the da's office what can I do?

You should be able to get a full refund. If a lawyer is handling criminal cases and his son works for the DA, he's certainly aware of the...

Can my criminal lawyer drop my case

Usually they can, but the court has to grant them permission to withdraw. Whether an attorney represents a client is a contract, and the contract...

A person accused has a Sixth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment due process right to call witnesses on his behalf. Some judges take limited views...

AS APARENT DO YOU HAVE TO LEGALLY BRING YOUR MINOR CHILD TO A POLICE AGENCY AT THE REQUEST OF AN OFFICER OR DETECTIVE

The child has a right to a lawyer and has a right to refuse to answer questions. In most states, they have the right to have a parent present. Just...

The other side lost their motion. Now they want to just re-file it. Is that legitimate?

Let the judge take care of it because refiling the exact same motion after it is already denied will not make the judge happy. Besides, then you...

Is it legal evidence? where can I find more information?

This is admissible evidence. You weren't questioned so Miranda does not apply (Fifth and Sixth Amendment). There is no reasonable expectation of...

I was convicted of a felony 8 years ago can i get my gun rights back

Check the parole board's website. Federal law allows the states to adopt procedures where persons can petition the governor for a restoration of...

How do you request that a person be released by is own recognizance. no prior record who do you write or call

If the complaining witness has disappeared, the prosecutor's office may agree to reduce the bond to an OR. Don't count on the witness always...

What will be the outcome of my criminal mischief case?

There is a good chance of leniency because even good people sometimes do stupid things, but be prepared to pay to repair the lawn. Also remember...

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It sounds like they were thinking of issuing a citation which means no bond required. If you don't go, they might have to arrest you and then you...