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Do I have to pay court costs if it goes to court?

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Stephen Arnold Black
If you decide to press charges, the state of Louisiana would pay the court costs to bring the perpetrator to justice. You may be entitled to a victims compensation award. Most states have victims compensation funds that distribute certain monetary benefits to victims of violent crime, which obviously you are one. So contact your state victims compensation fund in Baton Rouge to discuss whether you can qualify for those benefits.  ... Read Answer
If you decide to press charges, the state of Louisiana would pay the court costs to bring the perpetrator to justice. You may be entitled to a... Read Answer

What to do

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Loren L. Gold   |   2 Answers
Loren L. Gold
Hello Francesca, It is good that you are seeking representation for such a serious charge. You'll have to reach out because lawyers on this forum cannot solicit. 
Hello Francesca, It is good that you are seeking representation for such a serious charge. You'll have to reach out because lawyers on this forum... Read Answer

My daughter was raped, Do we need a personal lawyer or is the Prosecuting attorney enough?

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Stephen Arnold Black
If your child was raped, you may be able to file a lawsuit against a party or parties that both Perpetrated the assault, as well as who may have been negligent in allowing that assault to happen. You should discuss your Daughters case with counsel in your jurisdiction to investigate the possibility of bringing a civil action against the perpetrator and/or other culpable parties who may have been negligent in allowing this assault to take place. In addition most states have victims compensation funds set up in the state capital, and you should call them to determine if any monetary compensation is available for your daughter. Typically a victim of a violent assault like this does qualify for monetary payouts from the state. So you should check on that. Additionally, the judge in the criminal trial should order that the assailant pay restitution benefits, which may include medical expenses and psychological counseling expenses to your child as a condition of his sentencing. The prosecutor would know more and have more information about that.... Read Answer
If your child was raped, you may be able to file a lawsuit against a party or parties that both Perpetrated the assault, as well as who may have been... Read Answer

I could not show up for court for second exam do they dismiss case if I’m not there

Answered 5 years ago by Dana B. Carron (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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If you were an important witness, they normally will just adjourn and reschedule the hearing.  
If you were an important witness, they normally will just adjourn and reschedule the hearing.  

Can I be convicted of a crime without any physical evidence.

Answered 5 years ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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You have a lawyer. Bear in mind the prosecutors view is first time CAUGHT not first time offender. You have a lawyer - if you don't like that one, then you are free to hire another, albiet at your expense. 
You have a lawyer. Bear in mind the prosecutors view is first time CAUGHT not first time offender. You have a lawyer - if you don't like that one,... Read Answer

CAN YOU BE CHARGED IF YOU HAVENT had arrainment?

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Stephen Arnold Black
He should talk to his public defender about what the status of his case is. His public defender will tell him. 
He should talk to his public defender about what the status of his case is. His public defender will tell him. 
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