What should I expect when testifying in a contested trial ?
Expect the prosecutors to be really mean and make every suggestion that you are a weakling woman and a liar on behalf of the man who beat you up...
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Expect the prosecutors to be really mean and make every suggestion that you are a weakling woman and a liar on behalf of the man who beat you up...
This seems to be more of an issue in discrimination and not a sex crime issue. Redirecting.
If the DA wants a ham sandwich indicted, the ham sandwich gets indicted. Meaning, yes, the DA can charge even inanimate objects, much less humans...
Nola contendere is Latin for "no contest." It means you are not admitting the charge but you are not denying it either.
Call the court and ask. If refused, hire a lawyer.
Hire a lawyer. Warrants don't go away. You will have to deal with it sooner or later.
Technically, yes, but rarely is that what is meant. It is a Class C misdemeanor that is fine only. Usually they only ask about Class Bs or higher.
Anybody can request that charges be filed against anyone. Unless there is proof that you intended to lose your ability to pay in order to stiff...
No one on this forum can possibly answer your question, as we are not privy to the facts nor the idiosyncrasies of the the parties, i.e.,...
You should consider Mr. Foster's warnings. Pre-trial diversion (informal probation) means you will wind up with the case dismissed and expunged,...