Any time a witness against the defendant is not truthful when dealing with law enforcement, that has a high likelihood of being helpful to the...

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Me and a friend of mine was caught shoplifting for the first time at Walmart but no charges wear filled on her nor I. The cops

Yes. If the prosecutor decides to charge you based on the information he or she is given by law enforcement officers or others.

My bf was arrested this morning because he had a warrant. his brothers' girlfriend told me it was for something that happen long

Once arrested, a defendant stays in jail until bond is posted or the case is disposed of.

How can a person still be acquitted if they confessed to crime!

Without knowing how the trial went that led to the acquittal, it is not possible to know how he ended up being found not guilty. However, not...

How much time would he do?

The first question in any criminal case is whether the prosecutor can prove it. If a defendant is convicted, the probable sentence depends of...

If your spouse witnessed you getting beat up, can your spouse testify in court?

Yes. However, whether she is believed will be up to the jury, or if there is no jury, the judge.

If my son has a bond that has been discharged does that mean the case is dropped?

Maybe. Maybe not. A call to your son's attorney should clear this up.

Son sentenced to court ordered drug rehab-he completed the program but they will not let him go and keep all his pay-legal?

I would not guess about the legalities of this particular situation without having a chance to look into it. So, may I suggest a call to the...

What can he expect to happen next & what can my family do to help, he won't be accused for murder, right?

This is a VERY SERIOUS SITUATION. The information you provide makes it look like your brother has ALREADY been charged with CAPITAL MURDER. I...

Most non-aggravated felonies for which the sentence is between 2 and 10 years are candidates to be dealt with by what is called shock probation....