An SOC is a long continuance of the case. During this time it is still an pending case. If you complete the SOC the case is dismissed. When this...

Can you self defense against a child who is robbing your property?

Maybe? The use of force is legal whenever used in preventing, or attempting to prevent, malicious interference with personal property lawfully in...

Can I be charged with theft?

The problem is, true or not, it’s always a mistake. As former law-enforcement you should know that once the ball gets rolling it’s hard for the...

I changed the practice area from criminal law to landlord and tenant law. Wow a criminal charge is your underlying concern, somebody who deals with...

How long can Idaho hold him? Not really sure what your question is. Do you mean how long can Washington state hold him before Idaho must take...

What will happen when i turn myself in?

A better plan is to contact your attorney, make a game plan, then consider whether it’s best to turn yourself in, file a motion to quash or...

House that I stay at was raided but i was not home. Search warrant probable cause was 3 confidential informant recorded buys

Hire an attorney. Don't talk to anyone about this except your attorney. The police are likely to visit you again. When they do they will put a...

A plea of guilty pursuant to North Carolina v. Alford, 400 U.S. 25 (1970) is not an admission of guilt but it is a guilty plea. The language of...

Request Court to Waive Hearing on Motion for Post Conviction Relief?

Most courts allow for telephonic appearance at hearings like this. Look at the local court rules for guidance.

Can i go to the military court?

Criminal proceedings will happen in the jurisdiction where the crime occurred. You could certainly call their commanding officer and let her or...