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You do have the right to defend yourself, but may wind up hiring a criminal defense attorney and appearing in a court of law for stabbing someone.... Read Answer
You should keep quiet and hire a criminal defense attorney to protect your rights.
Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. criminal defense attorney in... Read Answer
You should consult with the clerk of court in your county to determine their preference for the payment of the application fee.... Read Answer
Clients and lawyers regular fail to communicate effectively because of incorrect contact information. Consider speaking with the administrative... Read Answer
This would be up to the prosecutor, but he or she has up to the statute of limitations depending on the crime committed. This advice does not... Read Answer
It sounds like you were charged as an accomplice. I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney if you are not happy with your... Read Answer
This answer does not create a lawyer/client relationship. You would be well advised to hire a criminal lawyer as possession is codified in S.C.... Read Answer
This answer does not create a lawyer/client relationship. I suggest you hire a criminal lawyer to protect your rights and ask for a jury trial.... Read Answer
This answer does not create a lawyer/client relationship. Yes, they can charge someone else with that particular crime. Double jeopardy... Read Answer
I don't really understand your question, but I'll try to answer it. I doubt the warrant was defective enough to exclude evidence obtained in... Read Answer
This advise does not create an attorney/client relationship. If your daughter has been charged with murder she needs a lawyer as soon as... Read Answer
It doesn't matter. Your primary concer should be his legal defense, not why the prosecution needs another DNA sample.
Jail time is certainly a possibility and my guess is DSS will get involved and file a TPR.
Yes, but I highly doubt the prosecution will be successful. Next time take a taxi before you kill someone.
Report this woman to the police. Possible charges are contributing to the delinquency of a minor, harrassment, etc. Contact your local magistrate and... Read Answer
You can call the Offic of Disciplinary Counsel and file a complaint. The two largest complaints against attorneys are poor communications (not... Read Answer
It happens every day. You do not want a CDV conviction on your record. Retain a capable defense attorney.
No. That would be a violation of your 4th Amendmant.
You don't "own" money, the United States Treasury does. I've never heard of a certificate of ownership for money. The mere fact that it is in your... Read Answer
Most likely a warrant will be issued and you will be arrested.
It's a crminal charge, so you have the right to an attorney. If you can't affprd one and meet certain criteria, an attorney may be appointed to you... Read Answer
Yes, that is the point of a collateral bond. If you put up your car or house as collateral on the bond and your son skips trial, the bond is kept and... Read Answer
That's a shame. Is there a question somewhere?
Some do, some don't. The question is are you comfortable with your attorney?