What happens to a witness (or victim) if they fail to appear for court?
Famous last words: I am innocent, I do not need an attorney.
What is the difference between a criminal charge and a traffic ticket?
I Have an Idaho Arrest Warrant, but Live Out of State, What Can I Do?
What is ‘discovery’ in a criminal case?
Attorneys frequently use uncommon terminology, which leaves non-attorneys scratching their heads. The term “discovery” is one of those words that attorneys use all the time. It is as if the rest of the world is supposed to understand what they are talking about.
How Long After an Alleged Offense Can The State File Criminal Charges?
What is a Plea Deal, or a Plea Agreement?
Can I Plead No Contest in Idaho? What Is An Alford Plea?
Sometimes defendants want to plead guilty and take advantage of an offer by the prosecution, even though they honestly feel that they are not guilty. This usually happens in cases where the prosecution offers a particularly favorable plea settlement, and the defendant believes there is a strong likelihood of being convicted at a jury trial.
What is a Rule 35 Motion? Will it cut a sentence in half?