If everyone involved takes a plea deal but one decides to take it to trial do they all have to wait for trial to be over?

The District Attorney has control over this aspect of plea bargaining. In some cases, the offer is a package where the offer is conditioned upon...

If accused of a felony by a person, does the accused have a right to face the accuser?

Proposition 115 allowed officers to testify at preliminary hearing regarding statements made by witnesses or victims. Prior to this law, this type...

I would like to know if a couple with felony beefs can have contact?

Generally felony probation terms include provision that the person not associate with known convicted felons or persons engaged in criminal...

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Foreign student, with Indian license. Cited for driving without license twice on the same day. (along with speeding and one way)

You should at the minimum consult with an attorney familiar with the court where the tickets are pending and, if possible, retain counsel to...

Vehicle Code Section 5201 requires license plates to be securely fastened to the vehicle for which they are issued and requires that they mounted...

What sentence I'm I looking at ? Should I get a lawyer ? What if I can't afford one?

If you have the ability, you should hire an attorney. If you don't, you should appear in court and request the services of the public defender. ...

The answer depends upon upon the exact terms of the plea and the law pertaining to the offense in the State of Ohio. Many out of state convictions...

Should i hire an attorney?

If she can afford an attorney, she should hire one. If she can't afford an attorney, she should request the services of the public defender. She...

A lot depends on the nature of the original case and the probation terms associated with the case. In any situation in which the sentence is joint...

I am trying to get rehab instead of doing 6 months jail. need help with counter-offer on 11550 PC case

It can be a challenge to find long term programs that meet court requirements for equivalent to custody credits. Sometimes you can get the court...