In nearly every case, one of the parties (or both) will make an oral "motion to exclude witnesses". This motion is summarily granted by the court,...

Pro bono criminal defense lawyers are called Public Defenders. If your mother cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint the Office of the...

Civil suit to subpoena records in a criminal case?

The result of the civil suit is irrelevant to the criminal case. If you want relief in criminal court, you would have to file a motion to withdraw...

What happens after going in for a violation of probation?

I have to agree with my colleagues; if you've already been sentenced to 30 days, what is the next court date for? Are you on formal probation or...

I need a defense attorney, can anyone help?

Being able to speak to an attorney should help you feel better and get a better understanding of your husband's situation. My advice is to contact...

I believe my criminal defense attorney lost my case on purpose plus broke confidentiality.

As a profession, lawyers tend to be pretty competitive people, so just off hand I find it difficult to believe your attorney purposefully threw...

Do I need a criminal defense lawyer

I'm going to agree with my colleagues and say that it never hurts to consult with an attorney. Most offer free consultations and at a minimum may...

Arrest warrant for criminal charges can i be experdite to yuma

The short answer is yes, you can be extradited. Whether or not the authorities in AZ choose to do that is anyone's guess. If you feel the need to...

We have a criminal case against an employee however the DA rejected us. Now what direction can we go? Civil or. small claims?

If the local prosecutor has declined to file criminal charges, you can still sue in civil court. For the amount you are talking, small claims...

Am I not getting jobs due to expunged criminal record? I don't know what is going on and I am struggling with unemployment.

The best way to find out what is showing up on your background check is to run one on yourself. LiveScan is usually the most comprehensive. But,...