Does a preliminary hearing automatically mean youre guilty?

You are not guilty until a jury finds otherwise or you consent to a plea deal. A preliminary hearing is a probable cause hearing and does not...

How do i bring a case against someone who has violated their parole.

You do not pursue probation violations in criminal Court. These proceedings are initiated by the probation department or the DA. You may have...

I just got a DUI in Colorado where I'm going to grad school; I still have a PA license. I blew .18. Could it be reduced to DWAI?

In most states you have the right to refuse to give preliminary alcohol screening tests in the field (exceptions usually made for those under 21). ...

Is my sister's boyfriend legal?

Mr. Cormier should look up the law before he answers questions. In Ohio anyone over 19 who engages in sexual intercourse with someone between 13...

In a pre sentence report, if the probation officer recommends

Community supervision could refer either to community service or placement in a community treatment center. Either one would be a term of probation.

In a pre sentence report, if the probation officer recommends

Community supervision could refer either to community service or placement in a community treatment center. Either one would be a term of probation.

What if u see a judge at a preliminary hearing and makes a suggestion and then goes back on it.

Yes, that can happen and apparently did. A judge's suggestions are never binding unless and until there is a plea deal struck. This judge seems...

I will just add a word to Mr. Sanger's excellent answer. Many judges do not like ESS probations because in the event of the most minor violation...

Within a Criminal Defense appellate process is an assessment charge of $5,900 appropriate?

Please listen to my video guides on statewide criminal law firms at...

For 8 counts (3 burglary, 3 theft <1000, 2 malic destr) admitted guilt on arrest, then should he plead "guilty" at arraignment?

No one in any criminal case should ever plead guilty at arraignment. The accused is presumed innocent and has a right to put the state to its...