Coerced into signing a plea deal because if not the lawyer said would get death penalty if didn't but no evidence was found no DNA no video no nothing how can one go about trying to get justice for a loved one?
answered on Apr 25, 2024
You can file a writ of habeas corpus and will have to prove coercion. Be aware that coercion is NOT recommending that a defendant accept a plea deal because, if not, he will likely receive the death penalty. Coercion IS pointing a gun at a defendant and telling him to sign the plea deal or you... View More 
We set an agreement on me renting a car from her for 150/wk. When I got there she told me she just brought me there to waste my time and fight over a man I don’t even talk to. I told her I didnt want to but she refused and of course we fought. She tried pulling out a gun on me. I didn’t... View More
My notice to appear was sent to the wrong address and returned. I had another court date scheduled on the same day. I was sick with fever for almost 5 days and had the one rescheduled. If I had known there was another I would’ve called them too.
My son is in jail on a blue warrant for a domestic violence charge. He was arrested last year on a drug charge after he was pulled over. He is on bond for that charge but there has been no indictment handed down on it.
Defendant withdrew plea agreement and was set for trial but signed a new separate plea agreement. Can proffer under previous withdrawn plea agreement be used against client in sentencing under new plea agreement?
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
The answer to your question is in your signed Proffer agreement. Unless you lied, or broke the proffer agreement, the government should NOT be able to use your proffered statements.
I hope this helps.
he took my money from my sister and refused to give it back because his car was damaged. Is that legal?
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
Not legal unless the deposit of the money was for the purpose of securing or insuring the car you borrowed. What he did is called conversion, and may be considered a felony theft. If he doesn't give the $ back, or try to make arrangements with you, then you should call the police to get your money.
They have had the phone for over 2 weeks now, and I’m not sure if it’s been searched through or not.
The frontage road had a speed limit of 45 and the highway was 65. The stop was for speeding 61 in a 45.
My husband is a felon and I've never been in trouble and we didn't do anything it's all a lie but we ran cuz he won't go back to prison what r my options
my son is currently incarcerated in the Harris County Jail downtown for a capital murder that he did not commit no gun , no one was there to say it was him. Just a young lady who assume my son went to kill this person on her behalf. The DA claim my son admitted during interrogation that another... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2024
If your son did not commit the murder, your son should not accept the plea deal.
If your son is not receiving quality legal representation from his current lawyer, you should hire a different lawyer to defend him.
Capital murder cases are the most scrutinized criminal cases on... View More
A doctor is sexually assaulted by their patient, does not report the situation to law enforcement, and continues to treat the patient for another two years until their death. Is the doctor violating any ethics rules? Does the doctor have an obligation to refer the patient to a new physician who... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
That's a horrible story!
The patient should have gone to jail!
Each State has ethical rules with which every Doctor must comply as part of having a license to practice medicine.
However, none of the rules limit the rights of any doctor, who is a victim of a crime.... View More
His name is xx, in Markham Illinois, at the Chase Bank 4001 W 167th St, Country Club Hills, 60478, USA. I was referred to him from a friend to whom I could trust to pass on the money to her for investment. The problem is that the bank won't talk to me as I'm not a member and in order to... View More
He withdrew because he said there was a communication problem. He was the problem. He would forget things I told him, alot. He rarely answered his phone when I'd call him. I'd send him text messages, but he wouldn't respond . He knew I was in rehab but didn't tell the court. He... View More
i got indicted over a part of a statement i never said what can i do to the cop
answered on Apr 15, 2024
You can try to impeach the officer's testimony at trial to persuade the jury you never said that part of the statement.
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