No. It is a definite, strict time gap that can be used in defense of charges. You would not qualify to use the defense at trial. Legally, you...

CAN A PUBLIC DEFENDER GO TO TRIAL WITHOUT DEFENDANT BEING PRESENT ?

Yes. If you had notice of your trial date, and voluntarily absented yourself, the trial can continue as scheduled in absentia - meaning without...

Can i fire my attorney who has done nothing for me on the day of plea or if taken to trial

Yes. If you’re going to ask for new attorney, do it immediately. Whoever you hire next will put in a notice of appearance with the court. You...

Felony disorderly conduct plea deal?

First of all, if you paid to have an attorney or have a public defender speak to them about these questions. And yes the presumptive sentence for...

How to know what's going to happen ?

The state has up to seven years to file felony charges. Sounds like you would be charged with possession of marijuana which is a class six felony,...

What will be the outcome and what is my worst case scenerio? Answer: For a Class Three Theft Of Means of Transportation (TOMOT), the prison...

How do I get my undesignated felony dropped to a misdemeanor?

To designate your 6 open as a misdemeanor, there has to be a motion to the court for a misdemeanor designation. Usually, your probation officer...

How can we fight an extradition ?

Did they take your boyfriend into custody? What was the underlying charge they would want to extradite him for? Depending on the level of the...

II have a probation violation in Arizona if I move to New Mexico will they send me back to Arizona if I get caught?

The county attorney’s office has a specific unit that decides whether to extradite felons who were caught in a different state with an outstanding...

Can i get probation?

If you only have one count of felony shoplifting, and no other felony priors, you will, in all likelihood, get probation. If you have no other...