Any (criminal) lawyers out there in anandtech-land?

[DaVortex]

I was wondering if there are any Lawyers that post on this board. I have a "friend" who got into some trouble (which I wont get into detail) about a year ago and the court has been postponing the court date at least 6 times, I was just curious if they are allowed to do this, and how would I go about getting this case dismissed.

Thanks

 

[MrCodeDude]

DevilsAdvocate is a laywer.. or was a lawyer. I don't know, but I do know that countless amount of under-qualified ATOT users would love to offer their (in all regards, useless) opinion.

 

[bradruth]

Booo!

 

[aphex]

1. Call a lawyer in your area. Every state has differing rules and regulations pertaining to trials.
2. How do you expect anyone to give advice on a dismissal when you havent provided any evidence as to why it should be dismissed?

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: MrCodeDude
DevilsAdvocate is a laywer.. or was a lawyer. I don't know, but I do know that countless amount of under-qualified ATOT users would love to offer their (in all regards, useless) opinion.

Raises hand.

 

[wfbberzerker]

one of your constitutionally guaranteed rights is to a speedy trial, however the constitution never specifies how fast that has to be, so each state generally has laws about how quickly it has to occur. if i recall correctly, its usually around 60 or 90 days.

 

[Yossarian]

Originally posted by: MrCodeDude
DevilsAdvocate is a laywer.. or was a lawyer. I don't know, but I do know that countless amount of under-qualified ATOT users would love to offer their (in all regards, useless) opinion.

reporting for duty!

 

[FoBoT]

plead guilty , you know you are guilty

 

[oogabooga]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
plead guilty , you know you are guilty

with legal advice like that, who needs to pay high priced lawyers

 

[Raincity]

How many of you are trial lawyers ?

 

[HappyPuppy]

Hire Scott Peterson's lawyer, he's reallyl good.

 

[Double Trouble]

.... but I did stay at a Holliday Inn last night!

It probably depends on the type of case, the type of court, and the state you're in. Most likely the case/trial can continue to be postponed until the judge decides he's sick of it and wants it off the docket.

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

Originally posted by: MrCodeDude
DevilsAdvocate is a laywer.. or was a lawyer. I don't know, but I do know that countless amount of under-qualified ATOT users would love to offer their (in all regards, useless) opinion.

I am very much still around and practicing law.

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

Originally posted by: DaVortex
I was wondering if there are any Lawyers that post on this board. I have a "friend" who got into some trouble (which I wont get into detail) about a year ago and the court has been postponing the court date at least 6 times, I was just curious if they are allowed to do this, and how would I go about getting this case dismissed.

Thanks

You have a constitutional right to a speedy trail. You can press that issue.

 

[Fritzo]

What the hell is this...litigation day on ATOT?

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
What the hell is this...litigation day on ATOT?

That's it buddy....I'm filing papers in small claims court against you! :|

 

[shimsham]

id imagine the judge can postpone as long as he wants, as long as the reasons are valid in they eyes of the law.

oh, and my best friend is a lawyer, so of course im qualified

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
plead guilty , you know you are guilty

It's not him. It's ahem.....a friend.