I am charged with a crime and it is based off of hearsay. the person that said the hearsay wants to retract their statement will

It is usually helpful (although not determinative) that a witness changes their story. It always makes the prosecutor's case weaker, although it...

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What is going to happen?

My colleagues are correct. You should be concentrating on obtaining counsel for the current issue. Let them know about the GA probation so that...

What is the penalty for an individual who blows into an on-board breathalyzer to enable someone to drive home who had a beer?

This should only be a problem if the person who was in the accident had their blood tested for alcohol, and that information was transmitted to...

I got a ticket, went to court and the clerk said they couldn't find it?

There is an equitable doctrine called "laches" that might apply. Case law says that there is a presumption of prejudice caused by a year's delay. ...

Being charged with the wrong code section might work, but you also describe a situation of factual innocence. You need to fight this, with an...

Who's responsible for the death of my daughter11-27-2012WHOS GOING TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MY YOUNGEST MADERA COUNTY DID NOT PRO

I'm sorry for your loss, but you haven't stated a question that can be answered, and I'm pretty sure that you want a different category of attorney...

I was recently arrested for shoplifting in san Diego. I was in jail but never got to see a judge. Do I still have to pay restit

Mr. Dane has thoroughly answered your question. Do you have further court dates? If your prosecution goes on to conviction, then there will be an...

How do I find out what happens to the drunk driver who hit me?

Call the district attorney's office in the county where the accident occurred. Let them know that you're the victim, and that you want to know...

Can my husband be facing real prison time for first time probation violation for the same thing he is on probation for?

The details of the new case would provide a lot more information, but if he hasn't spent time in county jail, then that may be a possibility too,...

My friemd has a strike for burgurly and now got two robberies for chain snatching and he does have a mental illness

You don't ask a question. Your friend needs an attorney - these are serious charges and the mental issues require expertise.