Can a person be charged with the same thing twice.

Under the scenario you describe, unfortunately the answer is yes, if done within the statute of limitations. If a grand jury does not find...

Deferred means delayed until later. This may have been dealt with under a diversion plea agreement. Impossible to say for sure without seeing the...

I don't understand the difference of the 2. I am asking out of curiosity and would like it in simple terms using a spec. example

Torts is an area of civil law rather than criminal law. Torts deals with suing people for money, whereas criminal law deals with the State or...

Should i secure a lawyer in this case? also can i plead the 5th and not incriminate myself?

You can certainly hire a lawyer to represent your interests in court. The 5th Amendment right to remain silent applies in criminal matters. If you...

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can they really put him in prison for a crime he did not commit? What should I expect?

You are probably correct that the prosecution views you as a recanting victim. It happens all the time. You should be doing everything in your...

Is there anything I can do?

There may be a remedy that you can seek in civil court. However, in criminal matters, the sole discretion for charging and plea offers is left to...

How can I clear my falsely charged possession of marijuana?

You, and your parents, need to consult with and retain experienced criminal defense counsel to fight the case. Whether this is being pursued in...

How do I get more time granted for me in my lawsuit trial? The alloted time is not adequate. Our trial is in two weeks.

The legal move in such a case is to request a continuance from the court with a "Motion to Continue" stating that the plaintiff needs more time to...

The police cannot randomly approach you and force you to allow them to search your backpack. You have the right to refuse to consent to their...

You would need to file a motion to quash the warrant in the court where it was issued. From your description, and if the facts are as you state, it...