Recent content by Persephone79

I hope they do call me as a witness. I spoke to the detective, who was 'all nice'. Then I learned he lied to me. LIED! RIGHT ON THE PHONE! It seems ethics has gone out the window. I wasn't there that night. What the hell could I do? I am not going to lie and nothing I say or do is going to hurt...

I believe my son's public defender to be #1 overloaded by cases (seems to be everywhere) and #2 inept at her job. My son was transferred from one jurisdiction to another due to having to deal with another charge. His pd kept telling him not to worry about it, but she wasn't dealing with it or...

I apologize. I am new here and did not know how to 'format' the forum. There are many sections. I admit I have lots of questions. Yes, I have asked attorney's. Some answers have been greatly helpful, some were not. The situation, like others, has some unique stuff to it, and like others, it also...

No, he is not a minor.

May I get opinions or information on the pro's and con's for a regular paid (criminal) attorney vs a public defender? I have been asking those I know how much an attorney costs. It seems it is all over the map and definitely thousands of dollars. Likely based on experience and how many cases...

Hello! I am new to this forum, so please have patience with me. I have LOTS of questions, but rather than tell my whole story at once, I will start with some important parts. Can you please tell me if anyone has a right to know what charges are being brought against them? Is this public...