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Can an 18 year old charged with criminal mischief be allowed to request a public defender?
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∙ 14y ago
You'd better check first to see if your state even furnishes PD's for minor misdemeanors.
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Are you entitled to a public defender if you are not charged with a crime?
No, Public Defenders defend only indigent criminal defendants.
Should you get a lawyer for your 13 year old who was charged with criminal mischief?
If you want to try and clear their name or lighten their punishment, yes.
Can 18 year old first offense charged of criminal mischief due to graffiti the judge will be lenient to him?
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Can one be charged with 2nd Degree Criminal Mischief and theft for the same crime?
Yes, if both crimes are embodied in the same offense, you could be charged with more than one offense.
If your sons basketball bounces and hits the neighbors fence and knocks a picket off can your son be charged with Criminal Mischief and Trespassing in PA?
Wouldnt that be called an accident.
What is the statute of limitations on criminal mischief in Kentucky?
There is not a statute of limitations in the United States for murder. They can come get you anytime, anywhere.
What kind of misdemeanor is vandalism?
Texas does not have a vandalism charge. Someone can be charged with criminal mischief, reckless damage or destruction, or graffiti. So it depends on the dollar amount damaged and/or what was damaged.
Can a 17 year old be charged as an adult for criminal mischief in Iowa?
Can he or she be charged as an adult? yes. Will he or she be charged as an adult, that's something ONLY the judge can answer. Its up to the judge to decide that so hope that he is merciful. But its not likely on a charge like that. sense its not a felony i doubt he gets tried as an adult.
Punta cana policy on Canadian criminal record?
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How long does criminal damage stay on your record?
Criminal mischief stays on your record for the rest of your life if you are an adult when you are charged with the crime and found guilty. This type of charge remains on an adult record unless it is expunged through the court system.
Can you be prosecuted for spray painting the street?
In England and Wales, this can constitute a criminal offence - Criminal Damage Act 1971.In Scotland, it would constitute "malicious mischief", contrary to Common Law. Most non-motoring criminal offences in Scotland are Common Law offences.Added; (in the US) it is almost universally charged as "vandalism" or "defacing public property."
When can you get assigned a public defender in Minnesota?
If you are charged with a crime that could result in loss of liberty, you are entitled to a public defender if you can't afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer. You can ask for a Public Defender the first time you appear in court, which is usually at your arraignment (the hearing shortly after your arrest, when the court informs you of the charges against you). Details are in the first related source below. I found at the second related source, where you can find more links to information about Minnesota courts and criminal procedure.
