What can I do?

If you are not abusing drugs then locate the nearest drug testing lab and take a drug test. It is inexpensive. Continue taking a test every two...

My son is being accused of rape by his ex of her younger sister.This happened about 12 years ago he was 24 she 14

Unfortunately, yes. Three different people accusing your son now ups the stakes by increasing the bail and the sentence. it is quite possible a...

Is it legal for DA to tell a defendant that if he does not take a deal that day then he would be charged with another charge?

Hypothetically, a defendant cannot be penalized for pleading not guilty and demanding a trial. I have no idea what that means because I have seen...

What is the difference between a federal pre-trial witness conference and a proffer conference?

A proffer conference is an opportunity for a defendant to show the government what the defendant can bring to the trial if the government cuts a...

Ask your professor.

You appear to be completely lost. The forum is for criminal attorneys. It appears that you filed a civil complaint in federal court and tried to...

What's the first step when someone has run away from probation for 3 years & wants to get square with the judge??

Retain an attorney because many attorneys know what to say to the judge to get this guy back on track without any further jail time. Good luck.

Appear for the client in court?

Counsel can appear and should appear on behalf of the client to explain the situation. The court may issue a bench warrant, but may be willing to...

Thank you kindly for the responses to my question. Can I obtain copies of court minute orders if I am not party to the case?

You can get a copy of the court docket. Some counties charge a small fee, i.e. 50 cents a page. All you need is name of the defendant and date of...

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If a witness lies in a criminal case that caused a def be sent to jail for 18 months, but later the def filed a civil case for

See my previous answer.