What can be done about a false statement that resulted in a conviction for attempted murder?

It is very difficult to resolve a conviction after it has occurred. There are only limited circumstances that permit new or different evidence to...

If I hired a lawyer during a investigation and not charge yet would he or she be able to negotiate before I am charge.

As Mr. Leary says, sometimes it helps and sometimes it doesn't. But it can't hurt you to hire counsel during an investigation. Another...

Criminal Trespass

I urge you to retain counsel as soon as you can. Sometimes counsel can negotiate with the prosecutor to prevent a criminal charge being filed. ...

Can an (innocent!) person charged with first degree rape go to where it supposedly happened and ask for video tape?

It is not a good idea for the defendant to get or handle any evidence. The attorney can assign an investigator to get the video, or get a court...

The court ordered you on probation for two years. After those two years end, the court no longer has jurisdiction to revoke your probation and...

How do I get ano contact order lifted?

If you can, I urge you to retain your own attorney to assist you. Sometimes a court "hears" a person more clearly if they have the independence to...

Is it possible to get house arrest instead of jail time for theft

Your friend should consult with a lawyer about his or her situation. Electronic home monitoring is available for most jail sentences of under one...

I don't know that I can categorically answer your question in this setting. However, there is an appellate court opinion that holds if the...

What is a Theft 2- property/svcs over $

Theft 2 is a felony charge of theft for theft of goods or services over a certain amount of money. If you received this "citation" from the state,...

It is impossible to predict "how bad" a charge is without knowing more specifics of the allegations and of your son's criminal history. A first...