My son received a letter from Ga dept of corrections that he is in violation of his probation. Does he need to get a lawyer?

I suspect that your son was either misinformed, or misinformed you. He needs a competent criminal defense lawyer immediately.

Is it normal for my attorney to not go with me to an initial appearance in court?

If your attorney has a good reason for not being able to attend (another, more serious court appearance with another client for example), then he...

Should this deserve a jury trial?

None of the charges you mention are jury eligible in AZ. Did you (if you represented yourself) or your attorney make any kind of objection when...

Are witness statements supposed to be shown to anyone other than law enforcement prior to charges being filed?

I don't practice in IN, but I suspect that there may be some law concerning public records (and non-public records) which might answer this...

Should i get a public defender?

A subpoena is a court order. If you fail to obey it, the court could issue a warrant for your arrest. If you are called (by subpoena) to be a...

How can i go about getting my sons charges reversed

I would suggest speaking with a competent criminal defense attorney who did not represent your son and who does post conviction relief. I do not...

Can I have my possession charges dropped because the policeman pulled me over and ticketed me for a brake light that was not out

This is a Fourth Amendment problem that absolutely requires the assistance of a competent criminal defense attorney to analyze all the facts (e.g.,...

Anybody been released early on probation for sex offenses?

Are you talking about JUST probation or sex offender registration as well? They are different and handled differently in most jurisdictions. I...

Do i need a lawyer for this assault charge

Consult with and retain a lawyer. If you are contacted by the police, direct them to your lawyer. An experienced, competent criminal defense...

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Do I have to appear in another state to handle a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on a public intox charge?

I don't practice in CA or CO. However, on a misdemeanor charge, an attorney in the state where the misdemeanor took place (here, CA) can probably...