If everyone involved takes a plea deal but one decides to take it to trial do they all have to wait for trial to be over?

Most multi-defendant cases are packaged such that only if all defendants take deal can anyone take deal. This is to prevent defendants who have...

Was i charged correctly?

Assuming the DA has charged you with battery, it's hardly relevant whether you were "charged correctly"; you are charged with a crime and you must...

Help. I'm confused in the amount of money I owe to the court?

Best bet is to contact your attorney. Try to get someone - clerk, probation, attorney - to put in writing that you owe $300. Good luck.

My friend hired an attorney to file a federal appeal. It's been 10 months and no word, should we be worried? It is a drug case.

The appellate process takes a long time. As colleagues said, check pacer for specific update. The appellate attorney, like all attorneys, should...

What's going to happen if I left the retail store without talking to their Loss Prevention Manager on me being falsely accused??

It's unlikely you will be charged with petty theft since cops were not called to the scene. If you are charged, contact a local criminal attorney...

What type of lawyer should I get? Do I even have a case?

You need to hire a criminal defense attorney to fight any potential criminal charge. You don't say if you're still working at this establishment. ...

If i was 16 and the peroon was 36 can the they still be charge for havin sex with me

Yes it's illegal. Frankly most 16 year old males dream of having sex with a 36 year old girls but the act for gender equity reasons remains...

What can be done to help get him reduced time, time served? Is there any petitions I can file for him? I will try anything.

If you're willing to do anything for your boyfriend get some money together and hire the best attorney you can afford. Hire an attorney that you...

What can I do when my appelate attorney has not defended me and has not given me anything in over two years.

Fire your attorney and hire another if you have money. Attempt to fire your current attorney and have court appoint a new attorney if you have no...

A demand letter from PPC Restitution, requiring me to pay $262.65.

Many states including California allow companies which have been the victim of theft to make a statutory civil damages request whether property was...

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