Can you fire your public defender?

You can always fire your lawyer. But if you have a public defender, you can't just fire one and then get another one. Unless you have a very good...

How long can a case be in status?

You are not entitled to switch your public defender. But, you can certainly hire your own lawyer. The government has two time limitations...

Does anyone realize the marijuana tax act of 1937 is still in "effect",literally the jails in alabama would empty out if followd

The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 is NOT still in effect. That act was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in Leary v. United States, 395...

Does he need an attorny?

Of course he needs an attorney!

Will i go to jail? because i caught shoplifting but never went to court

If you had a warrant out at one point, and you never did anything about it, you almost certainly still have a warrant. So, if you're ever pulled...

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Can an officer arrest without presenting himself?

An officer can absolutely arrest you without saying "I am a police officer."

First offense petty theft. Would it be better to go through a diversion program or get it reduced to an infraction?

Don't do a damn thing without hiring your own attorney.

What happens to the phone operators if the escort agency gets arrested

The phone operators will probably get fewer calls if the entire agency gets arrested. I have no further details.

What are the consequences for a police officer who has tampered with evidence?

Since this is for a term paper, and not for your case, I can answer generally - my answer is not specific to Missouri law. First, the police...

Yes.