Can I replace my court-appointed lawyer, with one I hire myself, at any point in my case?

As a general matter, you have the right to choice of counsel, provided you are paying. Judges are reluctant to deny you your choice of counsel,...

Hello Lawyers, Can any of you tell me if pending charges appear on a background check? Thank you

Depending on the resources of the person doing the background check, pending charges will likely showup if they are actually filed, as opposed to...

What can I expect when in the frame for indecent exposure but not guilty?

You have some bad facts, but if you get a good lawyer and fight the identification, you have a shot at winning.

Can I pay the fees/cost to have a fugitive extradited?

No. Nice offer, though.

I was arested for DUI underage consumption and evading aresst it's my first time being in trouble what should I expect

DUI, underage drinking and evading. You've hit the trifecta of danger to public crimes. You can expect Jail. I don't practice in TN, but evading...

Well, on one hand I would have said your chances were low because you violated, but if your PO is in your corner, your chances are increased,...

If a person is indicted and arraigned by a federal grand jury but there is no arrest to exhibit, is this grounds for dismissal?

Not grounds for dismissal, but surely grounds for arrest. If a person has been indicted, an arrest warrant follows. When the person is arrested,...

How do I start my pretrial diversion letter?

Is this a letter to get pretrial diversion, or a letter you have to write as a condition to fulfill for diversion you already got.?

DA filing charges??

The DA can file charges. There are many bells you cannot un-ring. This is to say that the crime has already been committed. It's good that you...

What is the best attire to wear to court for a man?

All white suit? Unless you are Colonel Sanders, that's a bit too much.