i believe that anytime you go to court you should retain a lawyer's
services,let the lawyer do all of the talking,they are skilled in knowing
how to work the legal system to your advantage especially important
in criminal court.
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Being accused of a violent crime, whether a domestic or physical abuse charge or one related to assault or murder, can be a frightening and emotionally charged experience. A good violent crimes attorney like at Barhoma Law P.C. can analyze your case with an impartial eye to determine the best possible defense and to help you decide on the best path forward.
For a reduction in the charge of a crime that serious there must have been good legal reason behind it. But what that information might be, is not disclosed in the question, so there is no way of speculating on the answer.
It'll take a good attorney.
With a lawyer. You need an attorney to fight a DWI charge effectively. Legal proceedings are complicated, but there is always a chance that a good attorney can help you keep your license.
It depends entirely on what the exact charge was that they were convicted of, and the terms of their sentence.For other offenses that resulted in a death such (e.g.: vehicular manslaughter, or negligent homicide), it IS possible. However for a specific charge of 'murder' it is unlikely.
An accident and injury attorney will charge anywhere from 20-40% of your settlement. Many of them work on spec, so if you don't win your case, they don't charge. Still others will charge you a retainer. Good luck!
There is nothing you can do. Grand jury proceedings are closed. Hire yourself a good criminal attorney.
In California it will depend on what the specific charges are. Murder and other offenses that are punishable by death or life in prison, have no statute of limitations. If the felony can result in over 8 year in prison it is set at 6 years. Less that that they are set at 3 years.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury, I intend to prove that my client xxxxxx is innocent of the alleged murder of yyyyyy, and the evidence presented by the prosecution is circumstancial, I will present witnesses who will vouch for his whereabouts at the time of the murder, and that the chain of evidence was compromised with regards to the weapon used to commit the murder.
No crime is simple. Yes, you should have an attorney to insure that you are treated properly under the law. If you can not afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you in the US.
You can look for a Social Security disability attorney by going to lawyers dot findlaw dot com. There are quite a few sites that can help you to find one you need. Most of the disability attorney do not charge up front fees.
If you add it yourself (good idea to have it witnessed) it costs nothing. If you have an attorney prepare it they may charge you a one-time fee OR, if your attorney also happens to be the wills trustee, they may do it gratis as a service.
Under Massachusetts General Laws Stabbing someone is a felony. If the person does not suffer serious injury you will be charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon which carries Up to 10 years in the state prison or up to 2 1/2 years in jail and/or up to $5,000 fine. If it causes serious injury or if the person you stab is pregnant, or if there is a restraining order out or if it's a child under 14 then you will be charged with aggravated assault and battery with a deadly weapon which carries up to 15 years in the state prison or up to 2 1/2 years in jail and/or up to a $10,000 fine. If it causes permanent disfigurement then you may be additionally charged with mayhem or if you intended to murder the person then an additional charge of attempted murder may be added. Both mayhem and attempted murder carry up to 20 years in the state prison or up to 2 1/2 years in jail and/or up to $1,000. If you kill the person you may be charged with murder or manslaughter. Manslaughter (or 3rd degree murder) carry the same penalty as mayhem and attempted murder, 2nd degree murder carries 15 years to life in the state prison, 1st degree murder carries life without any possibility of parole in the state prison. Stabbing someone is extremely serious and you will need a darn good lawyer!!!