Is it ineffective assistance of counsel when trial counsel fails to file a motion to dismiss.

Not necessarily. If it is not appropriate then why would an attorney make it? More facts would be needed. You've posted 3 times now and keep...

There are no legal barriers to you qualifying, but that doesn't mean the issuing board will still issue it. They may have a policy that DWI is a...

I'm a 14 year old girl I talked my 17 year old boyfriend to have sex with me he is 18 now an I'm pregnant can he get in trouble?

As my colleagues have said, laws vary from state to state with age of consent. If you are below the age of consent in your state and there is no...

Is the reduction of a felony 1 to a felony 2 after jeopardy attached through an amendment considered double jeopardy

More information is needed. Did the defendant win an appeal? You should speak with the lawyer that handled the case to see if double jeopardy...

I got charged for assault and battery by the state. Is there a chance that the charges will be dropped?

Unlikely that the state will follow through on this case given the lack of serious injury and a cooperative witness. However, some prosecutors get...

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I am 15 and my boyfriend is 17 turning 18 in March. Would it be illegal for us to kiss, hug, and hold hands?

Is someone planning on reporting it?

I was arrested but not yet charged for a "drug dui"

Philadelphia may be different, but usually you would be arrested and charged and the tests would then be sent out. If I were you, I would check...

Can i get an assault charge if someone pushes there way into my home and they get a bruise on there body.

You might be charged. Everything you said could be helpful to your defense. If you do get charged, hire a criminal defense attorney to handle it...

Its very unlikely the police will use their limited resources on this. The university is a different situation. If the university feels as though...

For a D- felony and A-misdemeanor which is better: Certificate of Good Conduct or Certificate of Relief from Civil Dissabilities

You can try to get both of these, but don't be surprised if they don't help you as much as you want. This is not expungment and you will still...