If someone is being wrongly accussed of a crime should they seek out a lawyer for themselves?
This would sem like the BEST time to seek out a lawyer. And make sure it's the best one, too.
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This would sem like the BEST time to seek out a lawyer. And make sure it's the best one, too.
You could apply for a governor's pardon. In the meantime, your family will be much safer in a house without a gun in it.
You're correct. It is the age of the accused on the date of the alleged offense that matters. However, your friend could still be prosecuted as...
What would Donald Trump do? In other words, you should do whatever makes you feel like have larger hands. Let's make America great again!
It's probably not a complete defense unless he put a gun to your head. But it's certainly a mitigating factor that could help reduce the severity...
Sounds like a plan. As Mr. Marshall correctly points out, the procedure is not under the "Romero Act," but is a request under Penal Code section...
You should let the judge know that you no longer need an attorney and you would like to represent yourself.
I'm not sure what you mean by "press charges," but you could certainly call the police and have them haul your brother off to juvie for a minute.
You say "my lawyer" and "our lawyer," but it sounds like you were not charged. Therefore, the person deciding which motions to file would be your...
No, that probably won't be enough evidence to say you did not knowingly commit the crime.