Police don't issue warrants, the court does at the request of the prosecutor. The evidence against you is twofold. First, the stolen property...

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Do i need an a lawyer for my.15 year old daughter that got arrested for robbery of personal property. She was at school at time

Yes. She is being charged with a felony if she is being charged with robbery. Furthermore, a conviction even as a juvenile might be a...

Criminal defense - are you always charged with intent to distribute?

Possession with the intent to distribute can be proven in various ways. It can be proven if packaging materials were present, if a scale was...

Am I required to be present at a criminal sentencing and restitution hearing if an attorney represents me as a victim?

If there is actually a restitution hearing that will be held, then you would likely have to be present to testify about your losses. The DA or...

Boyfriend arrested for assault with a deadly weapon but was in self defense.

First, the public defenders office is like a large law firm. Like any large law firm, some attorneys will be great and others not so great. ...

Will what the cop reported that I said appear on a criminal background check used by employers?

A background check normally will only show arrests and convictions. However,if the employer seeks the police report, some jurisdictions allow it...

Are Miranda rights required if arrested when a warrant is served on another person in the house possessing drugs unknown to you?

If the person was questioned while in custody, then Miranda warnings are required before they are questioned. If they are not questioned then...

Yes. Clearly there is an agreement to let someone distribute drugs from your home. You are basically providing a place of business for drug sales...

If a company or person tries to collect money from you, even if it's for repayment of a loan, and they threaten to call the police and press fraud...

Was my right to competent defense violated?

While it is very difficult to get a plea set aside it certainly is not impossible. If you are serving time now or you are not serving time you...