Can I use inheritance at a 1275.1 bail hearing

I'm going to take a different approach from my colleagues. I am actually going to answer your question. If the son tried to post bail and the...

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Son 35 years old arrested for shoplifting $90.00 earphones. First offense. Should he pay for defense attorney or plead guilty?

I can't answer the custody question as this is a criminal law forum. As to whether money should be spent on a lawyer. Yes. No ifs and buts. I...

People who sell drugs illegally usually split them up into plastic baggies. If you had 7 baggies they probably thought you were dealing. They are...

What is a post trial lawyer?

No difference. Whoever said this probably believes your trial attorney is now off the case (and he may be) so you need a new lawyer to handle post...

I have 2 out of state misdemeanor warrants,both are domestic violence related, is there a self surrender form I can file locally

There is no form whereby you can self-surrender and then the two states have to pick you up in 5 days or forget it.

Do criminal defense lawyers usually charge a set fee to take a case? or do they bill by the hour?

Most criminal lawyers charge flat fees. The more serious the crime the higher the fee. Same thing for more experienced attorneys.

Vaporizer legislation in Alabama for probable cause?

The cops probably thought it was drug paraphernalia. If you can show it wasn't you might win a suppression motion.

The store can't fine you; only a Court can do that. Not paying what is actually a civil demand from the store has no consequences. It can't...

Can you use a confession of an incompetent person against them in the state of Georgia?

It depends on what you mean by incompetence. If you are using the legal definition then no, a confession from an incompetent person is not worth...

What will happen in court?

Wait a minute before pushing the panic button. If the police were not called there will be no record of what happened and you will not be...