I have been falsely accused and found guilty at an unjust jury trial, awaiting sentencing is there anything I can do prior to

More specifically, you want to make sure that when you consult with new counsel, that you are specifically seeking out someone who is experienced...

The specific answer to your question is yes, they will be able to extradite you. Whether they choose to or not is the more relevant question. And...

Don't assume that you have a horrible public defender just because he points out what the prosecutor is going to present to the jury. Anticipating...

Ineffective assistance of counsel at the trial stage can be the basis for an appeal. And the obligation of an attorney to properly handle a...

What is the mandatory jail time for obstructing and ressisting arrest in NM

Mandatory minimums only come into play if you are convicted. If the facts are as you have presented them and you take a case to trial and are...

Should State Police notify a confidential informant the right to consult an attorney prior to signing an open ended agreement?

There are definitely risks involved in cooperating with law enforcement for the purpose of attaining favorable consideration in a criminal case. ...

I was sentenced to 34 days in vista , ca jail will I have to do all of it??

You can anticipate being released about 18 days from the day you are taken into custody.

Prosecutorial Discretion was denied can I apply it again

If you have asked for prosecutorial discretion and were denied, you can re-apply if your circumstances have changed and there are now things that...

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I'm charged with a felony DUI and just went through arraignment. What are the next steps? What happens in preliminary hearing?

Your next two steps would be the Readiness and the Preliminary Examination. I would have guessed that they would have set a readiness hearing after...

I was arrested 12/12/12 for poss. for sales , transporting and child endangerment. i want 1 lawyer for both criminal&famliy crt

You do not give any reason for wanting the same attorney to represent you on both matters. And I cannot come up with any good reason. I think it...