If a citizens complaint is filed, does the Jury get to know that?

Evidence presented to the jury is governed by the Rules of Evidence. The basic premise is that only relevant evidence is admitted. This citizens...

Assault charges

To add to what Ms. Hersching said, make sure he preserves the texts for as long as possible.

What should I do to prepare and fight a class 1 misdemeanor for failing to comply with an order of protection?

If the court finds you are not able to hire an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. I suggest you work with court...

Do I need a criminal lawyer?

I am sorry to hear that your family dispute resulted in criminal action. It is my belief that anytime you are facing a criminal charge, you should...

I can't to pay my 5 registration loans they well default and contracts says it's a class 6 felony my car was reported already

Threatening criminal prosecution in connection with debt collection can be a red flag that the company is violating the Fair Debt Collection Act. ...

I can't speak for the federal courts, but at the state level, this happens frequently. A grand jury's purpose is to decide if there is enough...

If you do not have a medical marijuana card at the time you were arrested, getting a card now will not cause the judge to dismiss the case. The...

Do I need to answer that I was convicted of a felony on graduate school application if it was dropped to misdemeanor after prob?

Once your conviction is reduced to a misdemeanor, you have no felony conviction on your record. This is a tricky question, though, because,...

After the Jurors are excused for deliberating, in a criminal trial can a prosecutor and/or defense attorney influence them?

I agree with the rest of the answers; it is highly improper for any side to communicate directly with the jury during their deliberations. One...