I have a bench warrant for not paying off my restitution by the end of my probation, what could happen to me when I turn me in?

If you contact a lawyer before you turn yourself in, he or she could advise you of the best times to do so. Secondly, if -- as your question...

Can u avoid theft by receiving charges if after knowingly accepting stolen items you report the theft and return items ?

In some circumstances, returning the items can be a defense to receiving stolen property. ORS 164.035(3) states: "In a prosecution for theft by...

Do criminal defense attys usually file thier own motions to suppress evidense or do they outsource to a motions specialist atty?

Most attorneys write their own motions, although often "writing" means updating a motion someone else wrote that's been circulating. But some...

My boyfriend detained in jail and charged with assult and a measure 11 , however he did not do anything wrong

I want to stress something that will be very difficult: your boyfriend should not talk to anyone about this incident except his lawyer. Phone...

What is hearsay?

Often, what one persons tells another is not hearsay and it would be admissible at trial. Most of the time it is hearsay. If it is hearsay, there...

I think Jay Bodzin answered the question sufficiently, but I want to point out a subtlety that you may not be aware of. If three separate charges...

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I'm under investigation for a criminal case. Should I get a attorney?

Getting an attorney prior to being charged can be hugely advantageous. Investigation can be done that might otherwise be lost. In some cases,...

I may have to serve 6 mo in OR for distribution of Marijuana. would I go to a prison?

It depends on whether you're in federal or state court. If in state court, and you aren't serving any other sentence, then a 6-month sentence on a...

I applied for a job and they did a background check on me they found Warrant: ACTIVE - 2000 AGGRAVATED THEFT 1 ( 2 cts)

There are many things a defense lawyer can do for. Depending on the county out of which the warrant was issued, the attorney may be able to get...

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Document your relationship with your lawyer. Write down how many times you've met, how long the meeting was, and what was discussed. Write down...