What do when you miss a traffic court date because of a clerical mistake ?

If you were defaulted for not showing up at your initial appearance after filing a written not guilty plea, take your proof of mailing to the...

Can first time offenders of child abuse,with no previous criminal background,be allowed to be granted an appeal ?

Appeals are claims of error at the trial court level. Everyone convicted can appeal to the Court of Appeals with such a claim, but there are strict...

The judge doesn't offer anything. The judge imposes a sentence the judge feels proper in consideration of all of the factors recited in previous...

Criminal question?

The question isn't what you or your attorney wanted, it is what the prosecution was willing to offer. You had a choice to go to trial, or take a...

No, police are not required to show the reading on whatever speed measurement device they may have used. It's always best, however, to show up for...

If you were lucky enough to stay out prison, you can take probation seriously and follow your probation rules to the letter. If you are in prison,...

Can can I drop the charges if I am a victim or can I not go to court if I'm subpoenaed to go?

You can't drop the charges, because it is the State, not you, that is prosecuting him. You can exercise your right as the alleged victim to consult...

My boyfriend and I had an altercation, there were no marks but i did fill out a statement how do i ge the no contact dropped now

You can exercise your right as the alleged victim to consult with the prosecutor, but while they are required to consult with you, they are not...

How can you be charged a misdemeanor, have a bail of $50, and the next thing you know is their holding you?

You need to focus on beating the criminal charge before you start worrying about a civil rights action. The US Supreme Court has held that an...

I am being charged with serious felonies that I didn't commit and my public defender isn't doing anything, what can I do

If you are charged, you are the defendant, so I assume you are referring to the alleged victim. It is unclear what you think the public defender...