If I was not arrested does the court have to provide a public attorney?

If you are charged with a crime that is punishable by jail time, and you qualify financially, then the court must appoint an attorney to represent...

Need info asap

You are going to need to contact a Missouri attorney directly. No one can give you any information about whether charges can be dismissed without...

What happens if an arrest warrant was issued?

The first notice you may get is when you are being placed in handcuffs. Depending on the stage of the case, it could happen at anytime. If you are...

My son who is 25 and was 13 at the time, is accused of touching 9 y- old step brother now 20. Can h be charged as an adult ?

It is possible your son committed the crime of child molestation. Though he was a juvenile at the time, if charged, he would be charged as an...

Does the plaintiff in a criminal trial for theft have to be the owner of the property?

As the other attorneys have pointed out, the plaintiff is the State (when you see legal documents, they will typically say "State of..., plaintiff,...

I want to know how much any lawyer will charge for an appeal for a case of aggravated robbery, rape, and weapons under ..?

This is not the correct forum to receive bids for legal services. You may use Avvo's Find a Lawyer search tool to look for lawyers in your area who...

My minor son got caught stealing from a Kmart the value of $33.36

These civil demands are allowable under the law, but there is no requirement that you pay. The store could elect to sue you, but most attorneys...

My friend was arrested by Union County, NC, police for missing court on charges that were dropped 4 months prior. Is it a case?

This is a civil rights issue as opposed to criminal defense. I'll change the practice area for you.

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I was arrested for DUI 10 minutes after taking my prescribe medication. Can I beat this?

There is no way to know. These are good facts to work with, so I encourage you to contact an experienced local DUI attorney for a confidential...

Should I appeal

Typically being unsatisfied with the outcome of trial is not grounds for an appeal. Without knowing more about your trial, it's impossible to guess...