In criminal charges. Can prosecution present unknown evidence (which were not shown during discovery / pre-trial)?

Discovery is ongoing in a criminal proceeding. Generally, the prosecution is obligated to disclose evidence upon discovery of that evidence. So,...

How can a defense attorney argue this?

A confession can be enough to obtain a criminal conviction. A good defense attorney would explore the conditions in which the confession took...

This is the kind of case that is definitely triable before a jury, and you should not take a deal on this case. One of the elements of a hit and...

My teenage son took a plea, i know you can appeal within 90 days. what are some reasons that an appeal might go through

If your son took a plea, then he needs to file a motion to withdraw his plea, first and foremost. A motion to withdraw a guilty plea can be made...

I feel like something is definitely not right because neither of the two items I am being charged for were in my possession and

You absolutely need an attorney, one who would expend time and energy in fighting this case. The prosecution must prove that you had knowledge of...

Because of my cowardliness an innocent man is being charged with a felony, how can I make things right?

I agree with my colleagues that it is best for you to proceed with a lawyer if you want to give an alternative explanation as to what happened that...

Questions About Criminal History and Deferred Action

Normally, a conviction that involves theft functions as a bar to admissibility as it is considered a "crime of moral turpitude." In your case,...

Do I need a lawyer for a hearing on domestic battery 3 misdemeanor charge?

You absolutely need an attorney. The sooner your attorney gets involved in your case, the highter the chances of your attorney working out a...

Do I need a criminal lawyer?

My question to you is this: By a "false allegation report," do you mean that your son's father has filed another restraining order against you? If...

You have a constitutional right to a jury trial whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. The question is whether a jury trial will...