No, a public defender will not be appointed for a magistrate hearing. You have to be subject to a jail sentence to qualify, and at a clerk...

Should I hire a lawyer who practice is close to the court, close to where I live or does it not matter?

Hiring an attorney who practices in a particular region can be as much of a disadvantage as an advantage if you are not familiar with his...

My brother accepted a plea , 8/20/12. in the plea is signed was a "no appeal" clause .now he wants to appeal can he? memphis tn

You need to put your location as Memphis, TN, to get advice from a Tennessee attorney. The laws are different in every state, so only an attorney...

Will I receive a jail sentence?

If the facts are as you stated, it is extremely unlikely that you will receive a jail sentence. This is the content of the criminal harassment...

Because this is a violation of CT law, you will need to speak with a CT lawyer about their statutes, processes and appeals. Please re-post this on...

I was pulled over for no reason. Officer ticketed me for child restraints in NH. Is this a moving violation with points in MA?

Seatbelt violations are not considered "moving violations" in Massachusetts, so your driving record will not be affected.

How do I seal my CORI and how long does the process take?

I saw that you asked this and posted under another question. I have provided a link there. It takes as long as a bureaucracy can take to process...

On an OUI offense in Worcester, you likely received the CWOF with the condition that you remain drug and alcohol free, and that you will be...

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What are the possible charges for a crank phone call?

It is the warrant itself and not the underlying facts and charge that are likely to cause you the most problem, so long as the text message is not...

Should we keep our court appointed public defenders, and what would be the pros and cons of hiring personal defense lawyers?

You were assigned court-appointed lawyers based on your income. You are in no way obligated to continue with them; however, many court-appointed...