I think you need to look at this both from a standpoint of criminal and civil liability. Criminal liability would be trying to punish you for...

Normally, you have to wait until at least one half of your probation is completed. You should have a compelling reason, e.g. the conviction is...

If you were already in custody, then you could be charged with escape. Otherwise, you will have a warrant issued for your arrest (bench warrant.) ...

When should he get a lawyer?

There are lawyers who specialize in these kinds of cases. Some states allow a person to complete traffic school to have this taken off your...

If you go to trial (with a court-appointed attorney) who doesn't advocate your position, is that an appellate issue?

"Ineffective Assistance of Counsel" is always a viable issue on appeal. But under the Strickland v. Washington decision, the appellate court must...

Is the sentencing for inmates dropping to 60% instead of 85%?

The short answer is "no." There is almost always proposed legislation pending to increase federal good time credits. But as of late, it hasn't...

Can a lawyer compel in any legal way a detective to not send a criminal case to the DA for filing?

As all the answers have correctly stated, a defense attorney has no power to force the police officers not to forward a case for prosecution. I...

How how do I get somebody out of jail that violated probation with a failed drug test?

Before probation is revoked for an alleged violation, a hearing will be scheduled. Keep in mind that the defendant does not have a right to a jury...

Can I get arrested crossing Otay border from tj

Most active arrest warrants are maintained in a database accessible to the feds. When you cross and they scan your passport, the warrant probably...

Normally a police officer must appear before a magistrate and swear out a statement of probable cause. A judge may also issue a bench warrant in...