What happens if a federal court rules a law unconstitutional and a state fails to follow the federal court ruling?

Usually a party will appeal the decision and the court of appeals, or the supreme court will overturn the lower court decision. Unless, of course,...

I have a friend who was deported Mexico cause he has felony charges over 6 years ago. Why does he have warrants?

It's hard to determine, but he might have been required to return to court, but was deported before he had an opportunity to do so. Best to...

Mr. Marshall is correct. You are likely looking at the LASD (sheriff's) website which only updates information on inmates in custody, including...

See 18 USC 2251(d)(1)--it prohibits anyone from causing to be published any advertisement seeking or offering to receive or exchange or buy,...

I am facing serious charges that I have nothing to do with, since speaking with police my charges have doubled and are still.

Time to find a new lawyer. If your attorney is appointed, you might consider a Marsden motion to communicate directly with the court, but that's a...

This is my situation. It seems confusing. I was charged with a dui in Alameda County nearly three weeks ago. I have an attorney

First of all, talk to you attorney about all this, but maybe you should be wary of an attorney who's already talking plea bargain before you even...

If you are that concerned you can call the office and ask to speak to a supervisor or duty officer to inquire and to ensure that you are...

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Can I be charged for failure to appear if I never got a notice.

Notice of a hearing is a requirement for charging you with a failure to appear. You should at least consult an attorney in this case since you are...

I want to get my dui expunged from my record i did everything the court wanted me to do but not everything for dmv is that issue

A petition for dismissal will only look at (1) Whether you completed all the terms of the court ordered probation (not DMV); (2) you aren't on...

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Do I need a second attorney

Obviously you're in a serious situation because you have a probation violation and now a second offense. Each can involve substantial jail time. ...