Is it unethical or unlawful for a defense attorney to postpone a defendents charges without the state's consent.

It would be but it is impossible that this could have happened. You need to re-examine your facts.

Can a civil court judge find out about an unpaid traffic violation and issuance of a bench warrant

The judge wouldn't do any investigation of his own; that's not his role. But if one of the sides knew your history and had a certified copy to...

What should i have done after i turn myself in for a bench warrant?

With a good lawyer she might manage to gain the judge's sympathy. Otherwise she'll go to jail on the warrant.

They have two arguments in their favor. 1) If you're dumb enough to park a Mercedes at a golf course you should expect that it might be hit by a...

Need legal help for stealing food,

I had a case out of Oakland CA where the prosecutor dropped the charges because she felt the poor shouldn't be penalized for stealing food. As for...

What is the usual sentence for theft in the second degree?

What you should expect depends on your state’s laws, your prior criminal history if any and any enhancements that might be charged in your case. ...

Can the courts make me come to court

Keep your mouth shut and let your Hicks date pass. Then go to the scheduled hearing and ask the judge to dismiss because they missed the Hicks...

Pursuant to Rule 4-271 and Article 27, § 591, the State is required, in the circuit court, to bring all criminal defendants to trial within 180...

What will happen the first time your caught drinking underage?

I see many questions on avvo in which people want to do what is going to happen to them because of such and such an offense or parole violation. ...

What is the sentencing for criminal intent to deliver and criminal posession and criminal use of a communication device.(heroin)

I see many questions on avvo in which people want to do what is going to happen to them because of such and such an offense or parole violation. ...