New Law applicable to an old criminal case ?

It depends. If the issue is something like a change in the level of offense, then the old law applies. If it is change is something like...

Can you petition a Federal Judge to sign an order to release a State prisoner if his constitutional rights are being violated?

No - there is no procedural way to get the issue before the judge. If one could, there would be many, many people making such claims and it would...

With the divorce how can i get my husband to stop harrasing me?

Are you saying you are getting divorced? If not, then perhaps that's what you need to do. If so, then warn him that you are going to call the...

Would a court appointed attorney handle this case as well as hiring a criminal defense attorney?

It depends on the lawyers. There are some great appointed lawyers and there are some bad appointed lawyers. At the same time, there are some...

Money bank and FBI Question

Any time money in the amount of $10,000 (or near that number) is taken or sent out of the country it must be reported.

If you end up with a DWI 4th w/5yrs in WI and are on probation, I know it is now a Felony H. ---

Actually, the probation officer is bound to follow the dictates of the judge. Often what happens is that the probation officer will refer the case...

There is a lady who has been charged with theft and id fraud and is currently on probation until 2012 and she conned and elderly

Are you saying that since she has been on probation she has conned another person? If so, report it to the police and let them investigate the...

Is the element of actus reus present? How? Does the defendant’s act reveal mens rea? Why/why not?Does Dick have any liability?

Dick has no liability in Texas. He had no duty to stop the incident from occurring. If he had picked up something and whacked Shelley, then he...

What are the chances of me going to state jail or prison or could I get probation?

It depends on your criminal history - you are likely to be offered deferred adjudication probation if you have no criminal history. If you have a...

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How much time served does someone need for two class b misdemeanors theft in diff counties

Not sure what you are asking so I'll give it a shot. Class B misdemeanors carry up to 6 months in jail and a $2,000 fine as their punishment. ...