How can I find out if the Feds have taken over a Child Pornography case? The charges are recorded as dismissed in public record

That doesn't mean anything. Even if the state dismisses the feds can still file. With the number of images you describe they almost certainly will.

First of all CA does not have an expungement statute. When attorneys talk about expungement they are talking about dismissals under PC 1203.4 or...

I there anything we can do to keep her out of jail

You can get a NM attorney and fight the charge.

What are the consequences for first time offenders shoplifting a product under $20? With a clean record before the prior event?

If the value of the property or services stolen is less than $500, the theft is a class A misdemeanor under Missouri law. (Mo. Rev. Stat. §...

I need my bond back and defendant needs to be incarcerated throughout his trail because I don't want to forfeit bond because he

Unless I'm missing something you all have to wait until the end of his case to get your bond back. If you thought the defendant wasn't reliable...

It could be different in PA but in general the amount you pay a bail bondsman to get free is non-refundable.

My fiancé was just arrested on a minor misdemeanor theft charge in Colorado. Can he be extradited to NM for a different charge?

The question of whether to extradite is up to NM, not CO. If he has a warrant out for his arrest in NM, CO authorities will be able to hold him up...

I was raped and haven't pressed charges. I did file a report the night of. I work with the guy. I can't keep working with him.

You should file a police report. You really have no other choice. Otherwise you will be in danger from this person at work and other women may be...

You want us to believe that someone put meth in your energy pills? You'd have to examine the remainder in the container you bought to investigate...

Can I question a witness if they are minors?

You are handling something criminal yourself that should be done by an attorney. If I had a case with 8 and 13 year old children I would probably...

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