If a mentally unstable man were to murder a woman with strength he has no control over, how would or would he be prosecuted?

The mental capacity of this man is a very important aspect of this case as it could diminish his culpability. By that I mean there are different...

Public Defender in Arizona?

If you are charged with a felony in Maricopa County Superior Court and determined to be indigent, the the public defender will be appointed. If you...

My friend in the California Prison system needs a pro bono attorney.

My suggestion is that you put in calls to your local law schools as they may have clinics that help people whom are in such circumstances. Good Luck

Can a person file a rule 11 after he is convicted but not sentenced

To answer your question directly. a Rule 11 competency motion can be filed at anytime during the criminal process up to the time of sentencing as...

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How much time does an aggravated assault charge carry?

The answer to your question is not as straightforward as you might think in that "time" he would be facing varies according to many factors listed...

Is probation an option? And is there anything I can do to help my boyfriends defense against the assault/rape charge?

Mr. Knost is correct in his assessment of the seriousness of the charges and I hope you will heed his warning about the possibility of the police...

My friend was caught shoplifting with around 500$ of merchandise, I advised she find a lawyer, what is in store for her legally?

It is unclear from your question; did the police respond to this or was this just sort of store security? If the police were involved, did she...

Does my 16 yr old son need a lawyer?

Most importantly, your son should not talk to anyone about this incident, especially the police. He may not be in any trouble but as of now you...

My arresting officer left the department, will my case be dismissed?

That would be highly unusual. The usual practice would be for the Officer to testify anyway, despite his leaving the department. If he left on bad...

Can I get charged for false reporting if I don't want to tell on someone for hurting me even though it's in a report.

Yes, you could be charged for false reporting, but frankly I'm guessing that the won't believe your "revised" story anyway as it is quite common...