What statute requires the district attorney to notify the victims of a crime of the convicted's sentencing date?

Well, it's not quite that simple as pointing to the statute that says something to the effect of "DA's must notify victims of sentencing...

What happens to my criminal case once I file post conviction relief?

No, nothing is pending while you seek post conviction relief. Everything will proceed as though your trial was proper. It will be up to you and...

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Is there a min number of hrs once in custody one must serve before release

No. Quite the opposite, actually, there is a MAXIMUM amount of time that the government can hold you in custody before bringing you to...

Is someone who is up for arraignment potentially facing criminal charges (burg1) eligible to be released w no prev convictions?

Is it possible to get released pending trial? Yes. But even without a criminal history, will likely involve a hefty bail amount to pay for the...

No means no. If you did not consent, he committed a crime, no matter your age. (Age matters when, by virtue of someone's age, she cannot consent...

What does it mean when a person has a charge w a case number but a second sep. Chrg unsntcd as listed ?

Two different criminal charges can be treated as one case. Your boyfriend can be put on trial for both at the same time.

What are my options vis a vis a traffic ticket issued by a radar in a van?

Well, first, don't post statements admitting to anything on the internet. Even in violations cases, you have a statutory right to remain silent....

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First, stop talking (and typing)! Nothing on Avvo is confidential, and you may have incriminated yourself. You have the right not to say anything,...

My daughter is 15 and in custody charged w robII mes11 and assultIII. She does not feel like her lawyer is properly explaining t

This is a very difficult question to answer, for a number of reasons, but your concerns are valid. Let me give it a stab. (By the way, I'm going...

Is your spouse and or child 10 years of age obligated to testify against you if they are the victims in a domestic assault case.

There are spousal privileges that could, depending on the fact pattern, allow either the wife to choose not to testify or the husband to invoke the...