When should I involve a lawyer for a juvenile sex crime case?

NOW!! Without question, your son needs an attorney before talking to police so he can be told not to talk to police. You would do your son a great...

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What should I plead at my arraignment for a violation of dwls 3rd degree in washington state?

NOT GUILTY. Then speak with an attorney who can look at your record thoroughly and advise you what your next step should be. If you can't afford...

That will be a public defender office policy unique to that office. There is certainly no harm in calling and asking that question. I know some...

Is the criminal defense attorney able/allowed to negotiate with the prosecutor prior to the arraignment?

YES. An experienced well regarded defense attorney should almost always be able to get the ear of the prosecutor's office pre arraignment to...

Any Seattle area criminal defense attorneys with enough work capacity would be willing to represent my son partially pro-Bono?

I am not in Seattle. I know there are a lot of great public defenders in Seattle who will likely do better than a cheap private lawyer... Be very...

Got a new pcs charge and currently on doc n want new representation do not want state appointed attorney

Yes, you have the choice of who you hire. You do not have a choice of who is appointed to represent you if you utilize a public defender. There...

I have a bench warrant issued for my arrest. I am 2181.00 behind on it.i need a free lawyer to represent me.

Contact the public defender in your jurisdiction and get the help you need. To find the public defender if you are not sure, call the court that...

I was accused of shoplifting and really it was a mistake but the LP officer ticketed me anyway. Do I have to appear in court?

I am assuming your LP is the store's Loss Prevention officer. If the police officer who came to the scene did not cite you, I doubt you have a...

Is an informant considered a witness?

YES. In your hypothetical, Mary probably did not see/witness the crime but the prosecutor will want Mary to testify as to what Jane said she was...

If told it was at your best interest to take a guilty plea , can I with draw my guilty plea ask for new lawyer for help?

I agree with the prior answers about speaking with your attorney or another attorney to address your specific situation. Dealing with a task force...