Do I need a lawyer to represent my 20 year old son?

I am a former prosecutor and I agree with the comments of the other attorneys on this issue. I write to add that talking to the prosecutors about...

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I was indicted on two charges, RICO and Fraud, but when I was booked into jail I was only booked and charged with fraud.

No. The indictment controls your charges. If you had been arrested and booked on two charges, but only indicted for one, you would only be tried...

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My brother had open heart surgery and missed his dui charge...and then 4 yrs. later got another dui and ran into the back of a

The only way that he is going to stay out of jail is to win his DUI cases (both of them). There are mandatory time elements to a DUI sentence. It...

Are there lawyers that will take pro bono criminal cases in the Metro Atlanta area, excluding public defenders?

In some instances lawyers will take a reduced fee. Normally this is for family or friends who need legal services, but sometimes new attorneys to...

If u are being charged wit a DUI and u blew under but u signed the waiver but was not given an attorney. If u withdraw your plea

If you have already entered a guilty plea, withdrawing that plea is very difficult and requires quick action on your part. The only issue on a...

Big question

Ms. Glen is absolutely correct. I simply wanted to add that, if you are worried about your parents stopping you from getting help, talk to them...

Friend is falsely accused of carnal knowledge of a juvenile, sentenced to 5 years. No evidence taken. Lawyer misrepresented him

Not enough information here. However, if you believe the lawyer's representation was legally insufficient/defective, you need to retain new...

How do I get divorce if my spouse is incarated for aggravated incest and misconduct with a juvenile?

You need to retain a divorce lawyer. Don't think that you will be able to handle this on your own with a little advice from anyone on this site. ...

Like when your boyfriend who is 16 and you will be 16 when you do it and he is on probation are you allowed to have sex???/

He should know whether his probation conditions prohibit the conduct. You need to consider whether you are truly ready for this step in your life....

Can you be found guilty of a charge without getting a court date?

This is a serious due process violation. You need to consult a lawyer about correcting this error.