I'm not 100% sure how are why I was charged for all this. However, the date on the Police report falls into the time frame of when my uncle was being maliciously hacked by the mother of his son. She was apparently hacking into my uncles phone, my grandmothers phone, and my little cousins iPad.... View More 
answered on Mar 30, 2023
If you are not satisfied with your current legal counsel, then you should explore hiring new counsel. If you are unable to do so, then you need to try again to reach out to your current counsel, even if means going to his office and waiting for him to be available to meet with you. As you know,... View More
I am on bond for all 3 cause numbers
answered on Feb 14, 2023
You cannot really give an educated answer to your situation without knowing more. The proposal you post is possible, however it depends on the prosecuting authority whether or not it is willing to do that and its willingness greatly depends on the specific facts of the arrest as well as your past... View More
I pled guilty without being aware of my right to be convicted by the unanimous vote of a jury. Because of Johnson and Apodaca, the state will try to say that they acted in good faith. But the U.S. Supreme Court did not know that Louisiana used the non unanimous jury law for discrimination purposes.... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2022
Without knowing more of your situation and the underlying facts and circumstances of the charge, one cannot provide you good advice, however what I do suggest is that you contact a criminal defense lawyer and/or appellate lawyer with knowing of handling post-conviction relief and pardons and have... View More
Please call me at 225 453 9927 for payment options & availability for someone wrongly sentenced to life imprisoned in Houma, La
answered on Nov 16, 2022
Use the Find a Lawyer tab and search for appeal lawyers or criminal defense lawyers in your area. Call them and see if they will take your matter. Good luck.
What do these 2 statements mean?
answered on Oct 11, 2022
The person or persons who stated this knows what he intended for those 2 quotes to mean. We answering are only here to guess/give an opinion. That said, “these matters are not accepted for prosecution” usually means that the prosecutor/district attorney has decided not to pursue the charges... View More
this is my first offense and the amount was $790 the store that it was stolen from doesn't consider $790 a felony. if the amount was $1000 then i wouldve been charged with a felony
answered on Sep 19, 2022
It is highly unlikely that yo will go to jail if you following the orders of the court. That said, your goal here should not be going to jail but mitigating the charge to keep it off of your record. The best way to do this is to hire a criminal defense lawyer in your area-----or at least consult... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2022
If your son cannot afford to hire a lawyer then you can ask the Court to appoint a lawyer to represent him.
I was pulled over by an unmarked vehicle with four men not in uniform. They did not identify themselves. I exited my vehicle to see what they needed. They immediately pushed me on the hood of the vehicle and placed me in handcuffs. They searched me extensively without a warrant and without my... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2022
If you have been offered a plea bargain of 30 years based on your post, then something (perhaps a lot) is missing. That said, just on the amount of time you are offered, you need to immediately hire a criminal defense attorney to make sure your rights are protected and that you are aware of your... View More
Recently found out of a theft of livestock warrant. Did not commit the crime.
answered on Aug 22, 2022
First think you should do is contact a few criminal defense attorneys in your area ---consult with them then then hire that one with whom you are most comfortable to begin representing you immediately.
Son was high on Meth
answered on Aug 15, 2022
I think you are looking at this wrong. Since the "victim" is an EMS personnel, this probably falls under RS 14:34.8 - Battery of emergency room personnel, emergency services personnel, or a healthcare professional. This in many instances is a misdemeanor with greater penalties than... View More
Will NM pursue violators out of state? Will they refuse a divorce? Will LA arrest and extradite?
answered on Jul 14, 2022
Based on your post, and while I do not know the specifics of all of this, my recommendation is that you should have your fiance take care of the New Mexico business ahead of time and before you get married. You do not want his past to all of a sudden impact you present or your future.
My husband had appeared in court via Zoom because of covid and was somehow issued a bench warrant. The following court date, our court appointed lawyer got the judge to recall the warrant. In the meantime, he was already booked and spent $2,000.00 on bail (for the warrant be shouldve never had) now... View More
I hired a former district attorney to represent me in a federal criminal matter. He did not disclose to me that he was not admitted to practice in federal court. In reviewing my file for appeal I found a notice from the Government to the Court stating that he was not admitted to practice. Neither... View More
Can it be valid with only a room # at a hotel?
answered on Jun 20, 2022
If this is a search warrant, then an accused's name is not needed-----the presiding Judge has to determine whether or not the affidavit in support of the search warrant provides enough information to justify/allow for a search of the area to be search and also for what is sought.
The owners live out of state and didn't witness what happened at this public lake and are pressing charges. Can this really happen in Louisiana?
answered on Jun 13, 2022
Can your 13 year old be issued a citation for trespassing? Yes, this can happen, however, for his to be found "guilty" the prosecution will have to provide its case beyond a reasonable doubt. I would recommend that you hire (or at lease consult with) a criminal defense attorney (and one... View More
To clarify, in Louisiana, I was given a 1 yr suspended sentence (probation), then caught a new charge while on probation. I was arrested, then self revoked my probation, sentenced to 1 yr DOC (which should have left me with like 2 more weeks, but DOC miscalculated my time -OR- JPCC turned in my... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2022
If the Judge sentences you and specifically says you get credit for time served , including time in Parish and in DOC, then you should.
answered on Jun 8, 2022
More information is needed in order to more properly reply to your post---that said, if prosecuted you most likely need to make restitution. I highly recommend that you and hire a criminal defense lawyer in your area to begin mitigating and preparing a strategy for your defense. Good luck.
first charge is a scheduled c felony/ about 12 ecstasy pills and the hold is attempt second degree murder. He was in car with some one not driving.
answered on May 30, 2022
Since you have felony charge(s), I would also recommend that you immediately seek to hire a criminal defense lawyer to represent you on both charges. If you already have a lawyer for the attempt second degree murder, then contact that lawyer about representing you on the new arrest and discuss... View More
Arrested for aggravated felony Cruelty to Animals. Paper shows court date is 8:30 am Tuesday, 5/31/22
answered on May 30, 2022
The courthouse is closed today (Memorial Day) is closed so I suggest that you simply show up at the district courthouse in the jurisdiction you were arrested Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. You do not want to miss your court date as that would result in a bench warrant being issued. Since you have a felony... View More
traffic stop with guns and drugs in vehicle
answered on May 27, 2022
Accept? In what context? If you are asking whether or not the DA has to prosecute each arrest then the answer is no. The DA can choose not to prosecute.
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