They can have enough evidence to charge you with possession if you are in the vicinity. If they have enough evidence to convict someone of that crime is another question. It would be good to sit down with an attorney and go over your story to figure out your culpability as well as how the officers... View More

If the state or city has given you a criminal citation then you have to go through the court process. If you don't show up to court they will issue a warrant. It is good to get an attorney on board as theft can affect your immigration status, your employment, your housing and your credibility... View More

Talk to the prosecutor that is handling the case and explain to him the situation.

You will have a preliminary hearing to see if there is enough evidence to move forward and then it will go to pre-trial to see if the case will go to trial. It is good to get an attorney on board to make sure your rights and protected.

It depends on what you are charged with. Some charges are enhanceable so a second or third charge could be bumped up to a class A or 3rd degree felony. The judge can order that the sentences be served one at a time or all at once. There are many options. The prosecutor will make a recommendation.... View More

I would plead not guilty on your first court date. It would be wise to sit down and talk to an attorney to discuss your options. The first court date is just a reading of your rights and whether or not your are guilty but a lot of people plead guilty that first court date without an attorney. An... View More

A person can only use force if they are fear in bodily harm. If they were threatening the man without fear of bodily harm then they could likely be charged for a crime.

I do not see anything illegal, but all I know is what you have written.

Here is a link that might help: https://www.utcourts.gov/resources/muji/inc_toc.asp?cat=criminal

But who says that you even get a jury in a speeding case?

It is probably a felony. Very few attorneys from your state answer questions here. Go hire one for the criminal case.

If you are indigent you can probably get the public defender to represent you. You say you cannot afford a lawyer, but have spoken with none so far, right? Then how is it that you cannot afford a lawyer if you do not know how much it might cost. Many offer free consultations nowadays, and you... View More

It could be. You haven't told us enough facts.

I'm sure you know the maximum penalty, 15 years in jail and a $10,000 fine. The minimum punishment depends on what the prosecutor gives you as a plea deal or what the judge decides to do at sentencing. There are many factors involved to determine a punishment. However, they also have to prove... View More

Check with a local bail bonding company. Yes, bail would normally already be set, but if there is no bail set, she will need a criminal defense attorney anyway.

This is not just a basic legal question to me. What you need is specifically tailored legal advice. You need to pay for that in my opinion.

The answers you seek can only come after an attorney has investigated all the facts and circumstances. There might be a viable motion to suppress, we simply cannot tell from the conclusory statements that you make. Hire a private criminal defense attorney who has decades of experience in handling... View More

You started the ball rolling and do not like how it has rolled? Only the prosecutor can do something about this. Speak to the victim advocate if the prosecutor's office has one. These are very serious charges. The person needs to hire a private criminal defense attorney.

Are you currently on probation or is there a probation that is proposed for your charge? Also do you already have an attorney for this case? If so, you can only consult your retained attorney for further legal advice.

Get there as soon as you can and get that sentenced served. Any delay could make your situation worse since you are now in contempt of the order of the court.

Such overly broad questions. Basically by learning the law or asking for a pd. I do not fully understand the second question, but a motion would contain a request for relief.