Assuming the court is applying the legal meaning of this word, it indicates that the length of your sentence has already been decided but that it...

The way this is ordinarily sorted out is that the defendant (or his or her attorney) goes to court at the arraignment, enters a plea of not-guilty...

Need help finding a lawyer to fight a 1098(c)(2); 10980(G)(2) case?

Why did private attorneys decline to take your case? Maybe they don't want to deal with a felony fraud charge. Or don't think a client will pay...

I agree with Mr. Woolsey. In addition, for a modest fee, a private criminal law defense attorney could investigate the matter for you and if...

Vehicular manslaughter is a serious offense. Depending on the circumstances of the incident, it can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, with a...

Cases are dismissible for any number of reasons. A dismissal based on a violation of one's right to a speedy trial depends on the reason for the...

Second dui?

One can appear in court on the date of the scheduled arraignment and ask for a continuance. Have a good answer ready when the judge asks you why.

Not sure how the bank accuses you of fraud if someone wrote you a bad check. Not sure what you mean by "escort." If you are asking whether one...

What are the consequences of not showing up to court and testifying.

You should talk to an attorney about your reasons for not wanting to testify, as failing to do so when called to testify may subject you to...

If I'm subpoena for court do I have to go?

It depends. Was the subpoena lawfully issued and served? If there is a lawful way to avoid answering the subpoena, you will need an attorney to...