Is it legal for an inmate to be presented before a judge and a prosecuter and no defense attorney?

My experience is different. I have never seen this. A judge should never talk to a defendant without their lawyer present, whether a plea has...

I was charged a Class 2 Felony - Criminal Burglary & I am innocent. Any advice on what I should do legally?

Too many people get stuck in this situation: a choice between a plea bargain that does not reflect what you did or the risk of a jury trial where...

How many times can a criminal case be continued if there is no scientific evidence, just hearsay.

Your word against hers is not a definition of hearsay. Your criminal case can be continued if you have not asserted your speedy trial rights. Ask...

That varies from county to county but it won't be long because by requesting a short set you move up on the cases waiting to be tried.

No. If your name is on the ticket but it's not your face in the photo, you don't have to identify the person driving. For more info on how to...

Is it true that legally speaking, we don't have to pay for a photo radar speeding ticket?

No that is not a correct statement of the law anywhere. For further details speak to an AZ attorney. If you don't pay it or fight it by appearing...

If i plead not guilty what will happen? Is this the time to ask for a court appointed attorney???

If you qualify financially, an attorney will be appointed for you at arraignment which is when you plea. In fact you don't even have to ask. The...

Can a confidential informant be used as a witness for the defense.

Of course he can if he's dumb enough to testify against the police version. CIs are not respected by the police and their identities are usually...

My friend's brother stole his identity, racked up several arrest warrants and now my friend has been arrested!

If he's confined he's entitled to the appointment of a public defender at no cost. He will have to demonstrate to his PD how the ID theft took...

Can a credit card collection lawfirm demand a larger payment than I can afford or can I demand a smaller payment

I don't know at what stage the proceedings against you, if any, are. If no complaint has been filed the lawfirm will have to go through the entire...