Bench Trial - Marsden Motion - Can I discuss details with judge informally without prosecution involved - FELONY

Your statement and any evidence in a Marsden Hearing is always outside of the presence of the District Attorney. Good luck.

I would be prepared to pay the full amount of the fine when you go back to court. You may also be ordered to pay a penalty for late payment. It...

Is jail or prison avoidable (I.e probation, restitution instead?)

You present a difficult case for the judge to impose NO jail. Much depends upon what the circumstances were for the woman who committed these...

The DAs here are asking for more time ever aince half timecredits applied to sheeiff's work program time. Your refusal causes a 1 year licence...

How do I find my juvenile court date if none has been sent to me?

Unfortunately, all counties have a case backlog to differing degrees. You should be patient. In cases where families contact and hire me...

How do I go about over turning an adoption for my oldest son

It is very difficult and frustrating to deal with Child Protective Services. But, it looks as though you did what you could toward family...

Shoplifting at Kohl's

If everything is as you have written here, then you are very lucky. You should be grateful that you are not facing criminal charges. It could...

Most major stores do have security cameras. So, it is possible that charges will be filed. However, as the other attorney's have said, it is also...

How do I drop charges against someone?

What all of the attorneys have said is true. However, much depends upon where in the process the case is at this time when you've changed your...

How many years can a 15 year old get for raping a 17 year old?

I am glad that you "finally" told your older sister and your mother about your ex-boyfriend. These cases are very complicated. I assume that by...