If you are on trial for 1st degree murder, can there be a conviction of manslaughter?

The jury can consider a lesser included offense if the attorneys ask for such an instruction to be presented to the jury.

Arrested for pos of marijuana had picture id on me and no drugs. The officer said "the evidence is inside you". ? Whats this?

Hire an attorney as Mr. Solis recommends.

Contact an estate planning or probate attorney. If a family member improperly interfered with inheritance or pressured a family member to revise a...

Where can an inmate in mass find a pro bono lawyer to appeal his murder charge. he says he is innocent.

Mr. Solis is correct. Few attorneys in private practice work in this area of the law because of the resources it takes. Contact law schools in the...

My bestfriend was charged with a mandatory 4 year sentence in the state of north carolina.

A lot depends on whether the charges are in NC Superior Court or federal court. From what you described, it sounds like he should direct this...

Is it considered "probable cause" if the Reporter lives nowhere near me?

You should delete this post immediately. Though the age of consent in Illinois is 17, if, as you said, you two were dating before you turned 17, he...

I need shoplifting felony charge advise

From what you've described, the likely charges in your case are classified as a Class 4 felony, carrying a possible penalty of 1 to 3 years in...

What are the guidelines to get this charge the drug was meth and what does aal of this mean

The Guideline range depends on the quantity, beginning with a level 12 for 2.5 grams and going up to a level 38. Given you are referring to a...

What is the age limit to date and or have sex with a minor in the state of illinios? i am a 17 years old gilr dating at 23 male.

The age of consent in Illinois is 17; however, there are numerous pitfalls with Illinois law. If someone occupies a position of trust or authority...

Probation before judgement

Mr. Lowther is correct. You are not on probation. There's no way of knowing the likely outcome from the limited information you provided.