My question is what can we exspect to happen and any advise for a defense

A person summoned to court as a defendant facing a criminal charge should expect to be arraigned and officially charged at that hearing. It is...

Will old negligent driving plea prevent a continuance of dismissal for a public urination charge?

A prior criminal conviction will not itself prevent a person from entering an SOC, but it may prevent the prosecutor from offering such a...

Convicted, in jail (not prison) can he request a hearing to consider going to inpatient treatment?

It is usually possible for a person's attorney to bring a motion before the sentencing Judge, if timely made and what is asked for is legally...

Do i need to get a lawyer asap

It is usually best to only speak with a lawyer, confidentially, about what may have occurred and any possible repercussions. A person's perception...

How long are Washington state warrants active I have a sister who thinks she might have a warrant but its been at least 12 years

Courts schedule warrants for review when they are set to expire on a given date. If the person has not yet appeared, the court will usually just...

The details of criminal cases are available either through a review of the "court docket" using a judicial computer system many attorneys have...

What happens if a criminal defendant is still in jail 60 days after arraignment and has not received a trial and has not waived

It is not uncommon for criminal cases to be continued beyond the normal "speedy trial" time restrictions. The person's own attorney may need...

My daughter rob in Walmart I don't know wath I do?

If possibly facing a possible criminal charge such as theft, consult with an attorney and follow his or her advise. The attorney will be able to...

Can they arrest a 14yr old on allegations only

A person being investigated for a possible criminal sex offense should not go "down for questioning" before speaking in person and confidentially...

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Hearing date for speeding ticket changed after court failed to respond in time to request for discovery. Best course of action?

Unfortunately, the answer to these questions would require more and more specific information. Generally, discovery is requested from the...