Old DV Case in 1996,1998 and arrest for a warrent in 2005 and released with no new case or follow up, can you help answer

It's not clear what happened in 2005 or how many cases could be pending. It sounds like there is one case, maybe two (the second or third case was...

Should I tell the police?

You didn't do anything wrong. As far as you know, there is no criminal investigation pending. Do you really want to be the person to cause the...

What exactly constitutes a "speedy trial"?

I would put good money on a bet that your friend and/or his attorney waived time as his behalf. A defendant is entitled to a speedy trial and most...

What does it mean when you are told that there has been a grand jury trial (you knew nothing about) and had been indited then to

It means the prosecutor presented its evidence to the grand jury (closed proceeding) and they found there was enough evidence to charge you with...

My cousin was taken to jail for driving on an expired driving. Isn't that a bit extreme.

the cops are good at being extreme in GA. My guess is that he failed the attitude test or got a real cranky cop. Driving with an expired...

CAN COPS COME WITH A SEARCH WARRENT (W/O A NAME ON IT) FIND DRUGS & NOT LOCK THEM UP, BUT THEN PUT A WARRENT OUT FOR THEM LATER?

They should speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney ASAP. If they haven't been arrested yet, the lawyer can help arrange for a safe...

My uncle arrested, d.a. knows he isnt guilty, dna came back no sexual activity . attorney dropped case, family has no more money

You might want to try CA law schools and see if there are any criminal defense clinics that would be willing to take the case pro bono. Also there...

Is an attorney needed for a criminal trespassing charge?

A local experienced criminal defense attorney will know the answer to your question "Was this actually criminal trespassing?" and SO MUCH MORE...

Can i defend myself

I agree with Mr. Vaughn and Mr. Epifanio and would add that police reports are often wrong, incomplete, and one-sided. That being said, it takes...

I agree with Ms. Henley. Either your lawyer or the court erred. In either case, your current lawyer should be able to easily fix this without it ...