And the guy who gave it to me for protection apparently never used his real name with me so I cannot be much help with catching him what kind of time am I most likely facing? Or what can I do to help my case?
answered on Sep 14, 2019
The biggest thing you need to do is get with a lawyer ASAP. There are lots of details that go into mounting a defense in situations like this. I can imagine that you were either arrested or indicted as being in possession of stolen property or of a stolen firearm; however, there are many defenses... View More
& file it with the court?
answered on Aug 24, 2019
This is something you must consult with a Mississippi attorney about, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, if someone deliberately includes false information in court documents, knowing it to be false and knowing the court will rely on it, that could be a form of... View More
She just needs to hear my voice and speak with me. It will help her so much and she'll be better. They will not let me contact her anyway. What options do I have to speak with her? I am desperate
answered on May 6, 2019
Your only option, aside from visiting her during a set visitation day, would be to contact the jail about putting money on her books so that she can use the phone.
answered on Nov 21, 2018
Unfortunately, no, they do not have to put the exact weight of drugs into the indictment; however, that may be something that a criminal defense attorney can attack once they receive discovery from the State.
Newton county was informed from Me who the alleged shooter was as well as the shooters orchestrator I after being dismissed from hospital went to local headquarters gave my statement both parties had been charged but still my case haven't been heard in front of grand jury and it's now... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2018
Sadly, no. When it comes to pursuing a case, it is within the prosecutor's discretion as to when the case is presented to the grand jury. In other words, there really is no way to force the local law enforcement or DA into speeding things up.
(Please change to Mississippi Chancery..Sorry. The mix-up is a long story.)
Thank you.
answered on Aug 10, 2018
You need to ask a Mississippi Attorney. There are no chancery courts in Alabama
answered on Apr 28, 2018
The answer depends on different things, such as whether you were already out on a bond when you were arrested for the current charge, etc. With prolonged detention, and depending on the facts, you may have grounds to allege a speedy trial violation, particularly where the time that you’ve spent... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2018
Likely not. Generally speaking, any person who is convicted of a violent crime, of which manslaughter is one, is ineligible for parole, probation, or any type of early release.
It's a test question I will have in the future an I just need good wording to differentiate the two
answered on Jan 24, 2017
You want a criminal lawyer to help you if you are looking at criminal charges. With that said, the latter statute deals with sexual battery of vulnerable adult by health care employees or persons in position of trust or authority and does not appear to have an age limitation unlike 97-3-95 for... View More
I was parked engine off with a female friend. Police officer pulls up behind us and approaches the car. I put my window down 4 to 5 inches. We are in a very dark area no traffic so communication is not at all effected. He questions why I won't put the window down. I just say for my safety.... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2015
Surely, the cops have written a completely different story. You need to get a private criminal defense attorney locally to investigate all the facts and circumstances and do research into this particular topic.
Lawrence County MS is in contempt of court ordered property storage, but the property has been destructed by the county's attorney.
answered on Sep 28, 2015
Go see a local attorney about this for a full discussion of the issues.
answered on Oct 16, 2015
Not enough facts are given for a meaningful answer other than it is usually swift.
answered on Oct 19, 2015
Do an internet search about this. You might find some cases.
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