What is he facing and is it good that a bond was set?

In Nevada, Every person charged with a crime is entitled to bail. (except for murder). I am sure your local laws are similar. Your friend has quite...

If defense request the defendant to testify, can the judge not allow it?

There are two things a defendant has an absolute right to choose to do. One is take a plea deal. The other is to testify. No Judge can prevent a...

What happens if I plead guilty just to get out of jail But my lawyer said that I can retract once I got out of jail and said no

I realize that someone in custody has every incentive in the world to plead guilty if the Government is agreeing to release you once the plea is...

If you are in Custody in Nevada and the State dropped your case you should have been released from custody in the State of Nevada. If you were...

In Nevada the victim and defendant can obtain a copy of the police report if it is completed and filed. There is usually a small fee. Otherwise it...

In most cases the state has a year and a day to file charges. In Nevada the police file charges and send it to a department in the district...

Hire a lawyer. At worst you made a mental error by picking up your chips while the dice were in play. It may have been bad form according to the...

Where does the information come from that determines the PSR on Federal Charges?

In short the pre sentence report is made up from information received from family member and or friend interviews. Additional information is...

Why should we have to pay a ticket we didn't know about?

Go to court and Explain to the judge why you believe you should not be held responsible. The person cited signed the ticket. If its not your...

I was arrested for Battery / domestic violence in June 2007 and my case was dismissed in June 2008 .

You can apply for citizenship. You may be asked about the arrest but it should have no bearing on your ability to become a citizen of the united...