You broke my heart. What's left of it. My God! I wasted my life believing I was an American. I served! Participated in my community volunteer police activities. I'm in the newspaper. I have never been oblivious to suffering and advocated for countless others. I can not believe how evil and disgusting all lawyers are. They are the psychopaths. The ones who fought for people and rights are dead and gone. Even the most heinous killers aren't. People willing to do anything for fame and relevancy. Corrupt cops and judges placing cases upon the "monsters". And if no one is watching or willing to protect you. You'll do anything to stay safe, get money, or momentarily experience freedom. It's sad and true. No excuse for them. Celebrated and protected Liars. No integrity.
_If_ that's really the case, then demand a speady trial!... If you have a _competent_ attorney & one that's not just sucking your money out of you, he should have made a motion to dismiss & if that was not granted, then told you that you _always_ have the option, after you've given your attorney time to investigate your case, to demand a speedy trial. If you are right, & if the prosecution does not have a good case, or only a trivial or minor case, the prosecutors will probably drop the charges, or maybe give/offer 3-6 months probation & then a complete dismissal. Prosecutors like to string innocent people or minor cases along. (Especially if you are Blk/Brn.) But be careful how long, if any, a probation lasts, because then any little thing might might be a *technical* violation of your probation, if you accept or negotiate any probation. You could even lose your bail money if you were/are out on bail.
I'm going through the exact same thing right now. Witness filed 2 separate police statements filled with discrepancies and told 3 lies to the police that we have evidence of. . . Prosecutor literally won't drop charges, and the case is hearsay. Prepping for trial now.
@@northstarmind1049 we understand that but IT rightfully should. The justice system is corrupt and that’s true. Theirs no true justice with the United States government and that’s true as well.
You should only take a plea if: 1. The evidence against you at trial is stacked against you showing you are definitely guilty. 2. Law enforcement did not violate your right. If not, you should try to fight your case as much.
Are cops supposed to put in police report that I was suicidal? Because there’s nothing in the report! And they literally told me as they were processing me! I didn’t even know at all! Aren’t they supposed to make sure before arresting the person? They literally had me on watch 30 minutes on and off
It’s been a year on my case and I still have no offer, me and 5 others. They’re saying they’re waiting for this one dude to take a plea offer. It’s honestly non sense, not once have I been told that I am guilty of anything I’m just charged, thankful to be home though but I want to know why I still have no offer, is that because they don’t have enough evidence for anything to stick?
every detail of the law is stacked against defendants in court. trial is risky and the possibility of a sentence worse than the deal is real. also prosecutors and judges are totally in cahoots. plan for an appeal. i haven't lost all my respect for courts of appeals in my state.
The stress of going to court and the thought of a trial and your life in others hands even if your not guilty is enough for an innocent person to take a plea deal so they can get it behind them.
@@lynnmartinez89 I am Telling don’t ever give away your freedom because of fear . Fight it until you die because once’s you take a plea deal and you know you are innocent , your life will never be the same .
Most ppl plead guilty. To get out of jail.... ASAP. Remember. The prosecutor Has Complete control. Over you. While you are in jail Becuz u can't.make Bond
@@SeanHenricksenLawFirm yeah. The reason I’m a teacher and I got suspended with administrative leave. I said a comment to a student and I told her “you look pretty today” I was only trying to be kind with her I never wanted to make her feel uncomfortable. That wasn’t an insolate language and that doesn’t goes to battery at all. I only said that comment but I never did anything violent to her and I wasn’t bullying her either. So with that hopefully my charches get dropped and I get back to work.
The prosecutor know he doesn't have a strong case and still won't dismiss. My trial is in 2 weeks. Plea deals have been lowered to no jail time and dropped from a felony to misdemeanor. But I don't want a year of probation and these convictions on my record. I didn't commit any crime. The allegations were false. They aren't even 100% certain a crime took place... I'm so frustrated. I have to give my attorney an answer tomorrow morning.
@@Jiambo same thing I have falsely alligation am waiting for trail my attorney change date to trail the prosecutor give me peal deal from class C felony to misdemeanor and 3 years probation and me and my attorney we both refuse to peal deal . I haven’t any criminal history am 31 years of age I never been in any jail but i after the detective, shows 3 years later they take me to jail for 4 days and I bail out $3000 10% of $30,000 the person accused me she has 2 DUI AND burglary charges also am immigrating from Africa , she could be a racist or I don’t know any advice please thank you
@@thebabel-mandebproject2170 If your attorney believes you have a strong case then I would trust his/her judgment. It is very likely that DA is waiting to see if you will accept the deal. DA's do not like to lose in a trial, so if the DA thinks he may lose then there is a chance that he/she will dismiss the charges if you do not take the deal. The DA will wait until the very last minute to make a better offer or dismiss the charges. This is typically on the day of Jury selection. The best thing for you to do is trust your attorney. There is never a guarantee in a jury trial though. The good thing about the jury is that there are typically 12 jurors. They all have to decide unanimously (not the majority but the entirety) that you are guilty or not guilty. If just one juror believes you are not guilty then this is known as a hung jury and a mis-trial. So the DA would have to start the process all over again. Usually the DA will just drop the charges if it is a hung jury because this process is expensive. I am sorry this is happening to you in the new country that you call home. Not a very great welcome is it? This process can be scary and expensive. I wish you the best.
@@SeanHenricksenLawFirm I appreciate your wisdom... I have suffered from a wrongful imprisonment/convction, provided my state Attorney with the statute I had my case reversed with, Harmful Errors ...and later dismissed by the district Court... it's humiliating being taken away from family, employment taken out of society and life.. sent to prison for nothing ... such breakdowns in the Justice system are beyond embarrassment and a slap in the face of the Constitution... Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.. sincerely, JD
Lots of lawyers are (what I call Them guilty plea lawyers) meaning they take your money you plead guilty and done deal on to the next client, do your homework and stay away from them types of lawyers good luck
On July 22 I was pulled over by lake county police Department told me to take A DUI AND I PASSED WITH 3 zeros. HAD TO TAKE MY BLOOD DRAWN. To the Hospital THEN the POLICE TOOK ME TO JAIL. I was THERE FOR 72 HOURS. THE ONLY TIME I WAS ABLE TO MAKE A PHONE CALL WAS WHEN I WAS IN THE POLICE CAR. I HAD TO BEG. I ALSO TOLD THE POLICE THAT I HAD A disability AND THEY MADE FUN OF ME. I speak with a slur and have a cognitive delay. My blood was negative. I spent 3 days in jail and had to pay fines and to get my truck out of impound. They threw my case out of court but my rights have been violated and they did not take me serious. I have been financially and emotionally strained because of all this and they do not believe me.
Then what I would be inclined to do in that situation is sue those people responsible for wasting your time and money and for what I would call an illegal arrest. You provided proof at the scene you weren't driving drunk, but were still arrested. When you should have been let go on your way. You could at least get legal fees and money losses from days you missed work, there could be additional money you could collect. Plus more likelihood of winning because your case was thrown out. Probably due to rights violation and no grounds for the arrest. Also you mentioned fines to get your truck out of impound. So, include those funds as well. Draw up the total losses and if it interferes with any future earnings it could be possible to earn a sizable settlement.
Find out the law in your state for your rights. In many states you are not required to take a roadside DUI test of any kind. In which case you should *REFUSE* . The purpose of roadside DUI test is *NOT* to find you innocent.
Every case is different. Sometimes not taking a plea is a terrible decision. For instance, in Texas if someone is an habitual offender and is facing a 25 year minimum sentence if convicted and the offer is two years when you have 18 months backtime, it is not a good decision to refuse the plea bargain.
They fined my friend. We had payed his bail. We didn't realize that they would automatically take the bail money to pay his fine. They were after money. They will make up some kind of fine to get the bail money. We thought that the bail money would be returned when he showed up in court. We were naive.
I just heard yesterday, for the 1st time, about deferred prosecution agreement. I had no idea what it meant. Never heard of it before. I was falsely accused & am not guilty of the criminal mischief charges, & the cops were brutal & abusive. They broke my phone. They charged me & arrested me for what THEY did to ME! I plead not guilty & then got a public defender.
I am being falsely charged with forgery. i am inocent.There was no intent to defraud, obtain monetary gain, alter a courts decision, ect. My PD is terrible. He is pressuring me to take a plea & plead guilty. I actually think he takes drugs because his behavior is bizarre & erratic. My PD is using scare tactics & never responds to my emails. He has given me incorrect info. I refuse to plead guilty for something I didn't do. Please give me advice🤔
The cops said my fingerprint was found on a piece of tape that came from a pipe bomb. Every piece of tape from the bomb was 3 inches long and full of gunpowder residue, and the tape with my print was 8 inches long and appeared new, with no residue. Police reports proved two rolls of electric tape were taken from my truck toolbox before they found my print. Welcome to America.
A crimimal defense attorney can't necesaarily automatically drop you. However in some counties (especially in "liberal" states with an adequately or well-finded public defender's office) public defenders can be at least as good as a private attorney. And the public defender knows that local system well.
@@kennethpea2688Especially in a criminal case, it's extremely unwise to be your own attorney if you are not very familiar with the laws of your state or county. Better to avail yourself of a public defender if you cannot afford an attorney.
I have a fraudulant charge against because the punk who tried to kill me but lost the fight lied to the police and the cops were too stupid to figure that out even though I told them the punks lied to them and what actually happened. I've been assigned to a deformation program even thought I not quilty. What can I do?
You’ve always got a right to a trial by jury where they would have to prove that you broke the law. If you’re innocent, you should probably fight the case and not take a deal. Obviously, talk with your attorney who’s representing you about your options.
I am sorry for the long comment. I am going threw the same thing. I have videos if you ever wanted to check them out so I can show you my following points. I cut them down in pieces so they are easy to understand. The first thing I did was get my discovery and I reviewed the police body cam footage and the so called victim even admits that he told his wife to go get his gun to the police officer. He admits it twice . He is a convicted felon and shouldn't be around guns, He was convicted as a teen though. In the body cam footage he says I hit him with a rock over and over in a hammering form. Then in the police body cam footage you can hear the wife in the background while she speaks to the other officer around 20 feet away say he grabbed a rock from across the street and then threw it at him. about 15 seconds later he changes his story to match hers and says it was thrown. The lie was clear as day. Then they keep listening to each other to match their story and fail miserably. They repeat what they say but say the complete opposite. For example, one minute he says I stood up to his wife and put my hand in her face while I talked loudly in her face. Then 15 seconds later she says the same thing showing the same gestures but claims I did it to the husband. They also claimed I grabbed the rock from 3 different locations North side of the drive way, South drive way and across the street. The victim first claims he was hit everywhere on his face with the rock, then changes it to his right eye, then his left cheek, then tells the dentist he was hit in the mouth yet there are no injuries in his mouth. He did have 3 injuries after the altercation, one on the left cheek, one in the eye and a small one on his nose. he then tells the doctor I hit him with 2 rocks but when the police asked him if he was hit with one rock he says yes and his wife confirms 2 times it was with one rock. The argument started in their home according to their admission, it ended up across the street. They claimed they were in fear of their life yet they followed me across the street? Also, you can tell the police asked the right questions to the victims to prevent them from being charged. He kept asking multiple times if they were in fear for their life. Also asked what I yelled while supposedly threw the rock. Since the victims were clearly lying, they then said I was going to kill them while I threw the rock. The police officer was going to get me for attempt of murder but didn't. All of what I mentioned is documented. I also left out a lot of other lies they said. I hired a private attorney and my attorney advised me to plead no contest to disorderly conduct noise complaint with 6 months of unsupervised probation and pay $2k of restitution plus court fines. The D.A said no to the deal she was ok with a no contest and offered a Misdemeanor deferred with one year probation and to pay $2k of restitution plus court fines. She claims she is still willing to negotiate. My attorney now says I should plead no contest to harassment with 1 year of supervised probation. Also note that I already did 1 year of pretrial services which is the same as probation. I was required to do random UA's. I was not ok with disorderly conduct and I wanted to go to trial. My attorney said lets offer a deal. He said you don't want to go to trial if she dropped it to a misdemeanor. If it was a felony then yes. But you are going to be going to trial for a felony and risking 15 years in prison if found guilty. When I asked my attorney why if we have this much evidence he said there is always a risk. I asked him how we can be proved guilty and his argument was maybe we can get a jury that doesn't like you. He did not mention any other facts aside from that. I never admitted guilt and I don't have a criminal background. I was intoxicated when this happened. Other then that, according to my attorney I don't have anything working against me. Oh and I have his sister (my girlfriend) as a witness and this was confirmed by the victims. My gut tells me the D.A wouldn't waste her time in trial with a case like this. Would love anyone's thoughts on this.
So I was in the house with friends. They was over somebody house that I didn't know. The guy whos house we was at grandmother and grandfather was gone. They guns came up missing. The next day police came picked me up and I got charged didn't even know anything about guns being stolen. I was tired of sitting in jail so I pleaded guilty. Didn't know that pleading guilty was gonna cost me in the long run. I just wanted to get out of jail. So you telling me its no other way I can get this off my record?
If you’re in Texas, probably not. If you plead guilty and didn’t do any type of probation, you have a conviction for that case. The only way to have a conviction removed is to be pardoned by the governor.
Most states also have a high conviction rate. Trials cost both sides plenty of $$$. Maximum sentence for costing the state that $$$ is the usual punishment. Regardless, if you accept a plea deal, do it late for maximum benefit.
If you are found guilty by a jury the Judge is not likely to give maximum sentence despite this being a common meme. Doing so pretty much ensures a valid appeal that will cause the case to be reviewed by a higher court. Instead the Judge is supposed to weight the severity of the crime with the evidence and apply an appropriate sentence based on the facts.
Innocent poor Blk/Brn people are often rightfully scared into taking a plea bargain. But yes: even if you're innocent, the prosecutor may try to make it a big deal for you to get a dismissal. But that's what an attorney (private or public) is for.
@@isaachy777 A misdemeanor could still mean jail time, & possibly fines, & possiby court costs too, maybe having to wear a tracker, & possibly a long probation which could cost you certain rights at home, or if stopped by the *hawgs* on the road or street, or if even falsely arrested again. I think the prosecutor put Juane thru a long ordeal because the prosecutor wanted to make the _purposeful delay_ (called _prosecutorial_ delay) the punishment itself -- because the prosecutor knew he/she didn't have a good case in the first place -- or not one worth _actually_ taking to trial. That's why you say _nothing_ if arrested, except for invoking your 5th, 4th, & 6th Amendment rights as necessary, & then _keep your mouth shut_ & wait until you get an attorney or are appointed a public defender. Don't be baited by the *hawgs* into trying to defend yourself at the scene or in the station, _especially_ if you are Blk or Brn.
I took a plea for a traffic ticket(speeding) so it can go away. Lost my job. Called the lawyer to withdraw the plea. Now I have to go back to court. I’m nervous and frustrated. Never had any traffic tickets and this case is ruining my life
Can I have a case dismissed if the clerk added an extra stipulation to the sentencing order? They are misdemeanor offenses and I seen the mistake immediately after court and my lawyer said she would have it fixed well I forgot all about it and now the tickets have stopped me from getting a job now I’m finding out she never had it fixed and she says it’s too late now but the it will be on the judges recording that that wasn’t agreees too so can it be dismissed for their mistakes?
It can’t be dismissed for the mistake. You would need to file a nunc pro tunc. That’s a motion to fix a clerical error. You’ll probably need either the judge”s notes or the court reporters’s record to show what the judge actually ordered and that it doesn’t match the sentencing order.
Sounds pretty good if you actually committed the crime or infraction & you can't afford or don't want to pay the fine. Do your 12 hours someplace you'd actually like to morally volunteer (if it's not picking up trash). You might actually find the work interesting &/or personally fulfilling (like giving out food to the homeless or volunteering in some anti-discriminstion housing office) if they give you options what you'd like to do.
Had a guy try to hit me with a metal wrench. Three witnesses, weapons recovered, the defendants vehicle was recovered as evidence, and the defendant ran to the neighbors house where he was found on the ring camera with both weapons in his hands. The highest grade charge was an F1 aggravated assault: attempts to cause SBI with extreme indifference. The first plea deal was an f2 graded felony. Defendant rejected the plea deal, then was offered a M2 simple assault charge. The defendant pleaded no contest. It should have been attempted murder in my opinion, but what I’ve learned is a conviction is better than chancing a trial with a jury from a victims standpoint.
I have a jury trial next month.And already filed the motion to release discovery and they still haven't released the discovery. I guess I have to go to trial With no discovery.
@SergeiKraven Still no discovery. Being charged with violation of probation because I medically was smoking marijuana for my seizures. It's medically and recreationally legal in my state but I guess It's federally illegal so I broke probation they are saying. How can something be legal and illegal at the same time.
Hey if you notarize a letter claiming the estate and then send it into the clerk of courts from prison to try and become a sovereign and say your just a man and friend of the court to end the what is your name game while in a court room during a court case but then turn around and sign a plea deal in a commonwealth state to which then your very own attorney ask you under the constitution to wave your trial rights away while taking that plea deal in the court room of a commonwealth state what does that then mean like as in what just happened to that client of that attorney who just did that to them at that very moment in the court room?
They drop the charges after a year of the program right? I would just do it especially if you are guilty, think you may be found guilty, or don't have the money for trial
I got my right violating, and under faults aresst , i try to help someone, and they turned and said i hurt them, so the officers says , inccent hard working dad two definitely need some serious help
Yes , can u back out of a plea deal if u have a directive ? But haven’t gone to court yet? My son has no previous criminal background. And his public defender wants him to accept a plea for 6 months home detention from the DA. For a felony assault that never occurred. His previous gf is crazy . They rented a hotel room with a hole in the wall then accused him of putting her head thru it. And self inflicted scrapes on her neck. She’s already put one bf in jail , one in a psych ward and another one 6 ft under! She sent over 300 texts and also nude pictures of herself! After he received a no contact order. He never replied. And she recently punched his date at a recent event also. Will the judge or state’s attorney allow texts printed out from his phone from her . Can he make a suggestion to do community hours or no ? Can he request in court for a modified plea deal ? What a mess! From Maryland
I’ve seen several cases where a person has backed out of a plea before they were sentenced. She should talk with her attorney or consult with a different attorney in your area if that’s what she wants to do.
Can your son's lawyer impeach the victim's claim by showing her past behavior with previous boyfriends? Did she have a motive to lie? If your son is telling the truth, his lawyer will put him on the stand to testify. A lawyer can't put a defendant on the stand if they think they will lie because they can lose their license if caught. So it sends a strong signal if he testifies. But in Maryland first degree assault is max 25 years. If he gets time, probably most will suspended. Look most people who haven't been in the system don't know it's all rigged. Once they have a victim, they fight to keep them the victim. There is no big quest for truth.
Teach your son (or daughter) to avoid the signs of crazy people or get out of those kinds of relationships in the first place. *Why did he even stay in the relationship* ? Seks?
The insight is heavy, thank you! side note: how do I go about soliciting some legal advice from you? I have a few questions about a case from 2020 that should've been dismissed where as I ended up taking a plea to avoid a greater or equal charge for the reason I was summoned.
In reality if you’re in a corrupt county and don’t have the money take the misdemeanor and add in a no contest plea and expungement guarantee in writing
What about a fraud case with a CC? Fist offense a lady handy the wallet i took it spent 400 on gas, have to use a public defender? And tips? Also with a co defendant
My loved one (LO) is currently in Franklin County Jail, Pennsylvania, charged with kidnapping a minor. However, he intended to help the runaway girl. The girl testified that she wasn't forced or kidnapped. The girl is free to go out in the store. No parents filed a case; the State of Pennsylvania brought the charges, with the police as witnesses. My LO mentioned that the police fabricated stories and twisted the truth in the news, based on what I told him about the news reports. And now his attorney advised to waive the preliminary hearing? Is this a good decision? My loved one said his attorney never talked to him prior to the hearing or asked him about the case. What to do?
your loved one will have to call his public defender a lot. squeeky wheel gets the grease. typically the public pretender i mean defender is just thee to bargain for plea deals. if the pretrial discovery shows the girl was not hurt/coerced, he could go to trial and win.
My public defender handled all the hearings and the end result was "He said, She said" My lawyer told me to plead guilty and just pay the fine. Why would she not have asked for a dismissal? I paid the fine because she told me to and now I question her advise.
Sean, I noyiced in the charging document that there are several items in it that are wrong. For instance, my description is wrong. My my sir name is spelled wrong, instances are not true. what can I do about these?
I haven't. Haven't even been apprised regarding the case. Surely that's improper service/grounds for dismissal. Besides asking the judge to recuse themselves if that hasn't occurred already. Couldn't say because again, I haven't been apprised. I don't accept a plea deal nor should anyone be entering pleas on my behalf without my express informed consent. Much less when I don't even know what it's regarding. Plus Brady violations. I'm innocent.
I reluctantly took a plea. It cost me a potential career in law enforcement. I plead guilty to misdemeanor 3 disorderly conduct. M2 simple assault was dropped. At least i can own a gun. But it still looks bad. I was falsely accused of domestic violence. My commit perjury she had no concussion or torn ligaments.
@@SuicidalMassTragedyXD away from expired tags he fraudulently stacked charges against me light on the witness stand 99 Days later arrested me for wanting endangerment which had nothing to do with nothing he's just trying to get revenge on me and you can believe what you want I got the paperwork I'm going through it so I know it's true
@@SuicidalMassTragedyXDsome one attack me and I defended myself did not hit him he hit me I shot a gun in the are twice and he was drunk I have to go to probation saying that I was drunk or pills or whatever drugs and I don't do them ever and he didn't press charges 99 days later they came and arrested me and the cop that I got on the witness stand he perjured himself so he came after me for it although he didn't have nothing to do with the case at all came in my house without a charge warrant got my vehicle without a search warrant took my gun arrested me
Got it don’t take a plea deal. Go to trail and fight like hell. Question: I will get access to all evidence which is to be review for constitutional and civil rights violations?
In Texas, your attorney will get a copy of all potential evidence. You can review it, but you can't get copies of most of it. This may vary with different states. Tex Code Crim Proc 39.14 (f) (f) The attorney representing the defendant, or an investigator, expert, consulting legal counsel, or agent for the attorney representing the defendant, may allow a defendant, witness, or prospective witness to view the information provided under this article, but may not allow that person to have copies of the information provided, other than a copy of the witness's own statement. Before allowing that person to view a document or the witness statement of another under this subsection, the person possessing the information shall redact the address, telephone number, driver's license number, social security number, date of birth, and any bank account or other identifying numbers contained in the document or witness statement. For purposes of this article, the defendant may not be the agent for the attorney representing the defendant.
I’m in Kern County In California and have a readiness coming up for threatening with intent to terrorize, listed as a felony. Supposedly there is ring doorbell video, but I was parked in my car arguing through a newly cracked window when these threats were supposedly made. At this point all he has is me and him arguing in front of his house if that’s the case, I know ring door bell can’t pick up audio that far away. Bad part is his two neighbors are former officers of the city. They charged me with a felony and previously offered 90 days county with 2 years felony probation. They are also trying to bring in previous concealed weapon charges and unrelated Facebook posts in to it to tarnish my character to the could be jury. PC 422a. I have a good job, and do intend on working for a government water agency in the future. Worried if I get stuck with a felony on this I will lose a good future over a supposed meaningless threat.
canadian so take with grain of salt... 2 neighbours u can show bias.. they know each other..have your lawyer look into the police background any violations..andd the guy his background any charges.. Dont take pleas when evidence is weak.. look at the video first.. if you are in your car, lol how are u the aggressor, if you made threats, the person reasonable believed the threats, why would they continue to argue with you, if you were capable of carryiing out the threats.. so its u vs guy and 2 cops?..you just need to find inconsistency in their testimony... Time, when what was said.. who said what.. where were they standing.. charge seems wrong
Are cops supposed to put in police report that I was suicidal? Because there’s nothing in the report! And they literally told me as they were processing me! I didn’t even know at all! Aren’t they supposed to make sure before arresting the person? They literally had me on watch 30 minutes on and off
My stipulation and agreement eas not created or filed until the Friday before Mondays court date ..probable cause problem? I think so. Cant afford an attorney or wont risk a trial. Money to the county! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
This comment got buried. Don't put in a plea. Say that you are making a special appearance and you are challenging jurisdiction. You can not put in a plea at this time because you haven't been informed of the nature and cause of the action. Do not take their attorney! ...Firearm is a commercial term. You have the right to bear ARMS. Good luck! A couple more things to remember....Do not allow them to fingerprint you and demand for them to identify themselves and show you a valid state issue driver license. I know the shit sounds crazy but I have gotten results with these methods.
If my boyfriend has been out on bond since 2021 and case has been pushed back numerous times could he dismiss case by law after 2 years charges are dropped?
If you have the time, i have a few questions. I was arrested for CPW2 for a gun that is not mine nor was it on me but was thrown out of a car by another person while i was inside a vape shop looking around. The cops fabricated a full confession but not signed and have lied in reports that contradicts each other. And my prosecutor is withholding evidence which shows the unlawful search of my phone which is what the officer used to arrest me. As well as the part of the video showing me telling the officer idk anything about a gun and want a lawyer.
I hope you prevailed, the older I get, the more corruption I see in the police state we are in. They hide exculpatory evidence, and they lie, yet average people think they are protecting them. 🙏👍
Keenly, especially for any accusation of a sex crime (or even worse, a child sex crime) - never take a plea at all. Very important to do if you are accused to avoid "pleading" (even if you want to "plea to deferred") until the sex offender registration laws are reformed. Ever since Megan's law, if you are arrested for a sex crime, and you plea, you think you can get your case dismissed? No - you will likely be required to register as a sex offender if you plea. And being on a registry can ruin your life, even if it is for only a 10-year term or even a Tier 3! Not worth it!
Austin Jones, a RUclips singer, pleaded guilty to one count of child porn in 2017 or so and he is paying for it. Serving 10 years in federal prison but sadly, after his out time, he will be likely on a sex offender registry for life. Think before you plea!
Hey People come on Who can afford 400 dollars an hour public defenders won't go to trial I was forced to plead no contest to shoplifting over 30 years ago for eating a handful of grapes at Safeway public defender told me I had a winnable case but since it was a low level misdemeanor the public defenders didn't have the budget to fight low level crimes he told me I had 2 choices plead no contest thus be convicted of shop lifting or hire a private attorney I explained I was trying to get into the coast guard, with a shoplifting conviction I was denied into the coast guard I was poor at the time and homeless thus I was trying to get into the coast guard and I was denied because of that shoplifting and the 3 years unsupervised probation I was put on. the lawyers I spoke with all wanted 2500 dollars up front, plus 500 dollars for every court appearance which they told me would be 2 minimum, maybe a 3rd So all these lawyers telling u not to take a plea what choice do poor people have who can afford 400-600 dollars an hour Justice is for wealthy people and that's why prisons are filled with poor people with a few exceptions all these lawyers telling you to hire a lawyer, sure 400 an hour come on down.
I don’t disagree that wealthier people who can afford an attorney get better results. It’s one of the shittier parts of our system. That being said, it’s your choice to take a plea or take the case to trial, if the prosecutor isn’t dismissing your case. If you don’t take a plea, your public defender doesn’t have a choice but to represent you at trial.
@SeanHenricksenLawFirm I was in a small northern California town at that time I was told I would have to pay the public defenders office if I wanted to go to trial for petty theft since they didn't have the budget to go to trial for petty crimes like shoplifting and trespassing all they would do is plea it to no contest if I didn't like that I could pay the public defenders office to fight in court or get my own lawyer the town was Eureka California shitty little town with meth and pot growing as the main industry public defenders around that part of California were not going to trial on low level charges due to budget constraints according to their office in 1987 when this happened, otherwise I could pay their office partial attorney fees when I went to court while waiting I heard the judge tell many people who were appointed public defenders if they had any kind of a job they would have to pay a portion of their wages to the public defenders office additionally the judge said they had no budget to take every low level misdemeanor case to trial. if a defendant wanted that luxury they would have to pay for it only serious misdemeanors and felonies public defenders would go to trial for at that time petty theft and trespassing crimes didn't qualify for a trial unless the person was willing to pay for the public defender, otherwise best and only plea deal was plead No Contest I got fucked and was denied into the coast guard because of that petty theft conviction I'll say it again prisons are filled with poor people most can't afford a lawyer
I got resisting arrest with no violence but they got cam with me fleeing scene vehicular. Prosecutor offered 6 days excecuted and ams backend so should i take plea or fight trial? I feel my lawyer couldve gotten no jail. First offense no record.
Step one ask officer durring deposition if they have personal knowledge of the definitions the legislation used while drafting the traffic code...step 2 have officer excused as an incompetent witness, strike the ticket on account it was written by someone just deemed incompetent....ask the judge if these any more evidence on the docket....there isn't....move for dismissal on account there are no enforceable complaints....boom leave respectfully
My decision would be based on whether I was charged with a Common Law offence or whether I was accused of violating government fiat. If the latter, I would refuse to give my name, the birth name derived from the birth certificate was created fraudulently by Agents of the State in that they forced/coerced the informant to enter into contract law without entering into a meeting of minds and without revealing full disclosure. Ergo the birth certificate was created fraudulently ab initio and I am not the person named and put into bondage.
If you make your decision based on that it may not go well. I recommend making your decision based on the evidence against you and your attorney’s advice.
Can you believe how much times have changed and their social media and all the lawyers now talk about this and they talk about that and they talk about this and they talk about that I've asked just about everybody to allow me to ask one question a simple question and my story is so crazy but I'm scared because I have a violation of probation along with the reason why I was arrested which is basically a motor vehicle but I was supposed to have been assassinated which they did attempt to kill me and I suffered a very bad beating that's why I got into the accident leaving
@@SeanHenricksenLawFirm I was at my 50th birthday party I was assaulted punched kicked in the head closest 60 times got in my truck tried to leave and hit the assailants car on accident I didn't know what to do because they were throwing bottles and everything they could find while trying to drag my wife out of the passenger seat of the truck complete chaos He said he got run over find a vehicle I hit laying on the ground and call 911 he lied and then got the lawsuit money while having me arrested but he lied about everything
@@SeanHenricksenLawFirm if I took it to trial will he end up having to say that he assaulted me and that was the reason that caused the accident from the get-go and will he be arrested after saying he assaulted me during a trial?
I required legal representation that would advocate for my constitutional rights. Alternatively, compel them to fulfill the burden of proof to establish your guilt. Then i was free
I want an honest attorney to come out and just say their are corrupt judges, attorneys, and the state that work together to criminalize citizens.
the state just want to convict , they don't care who is wrong or right . is your job to fight for your freedom
That doesn’t sound like JUSTICE
You broke my heart. What's left of it. My God! I wasted my life believing I was an American. I served! Participated in my community volunteer police activities. I'm in the newspaper. I have never been oblivious to suffering and advocated for countless others. I can not believe how evil and disgusting all lawyers are. They are the psychopaths. The ones who fought for people and rights are dead and gone. Even the most heinous killers aren't. People willing to do anything for fame and relevancy. Corrupt cops and judges placing cases upon the "monsters". And if no one is watching or willing to protect you. You'll do anything to stay safe, get money, or momentarily experience freedom. It's sad and true. No excuse for them. Celebrated and protected Liars. No integrity.
It's not a justice system anymore...it's a judicial system
@darrylherring1730 There is no justice, there us the application of the law.
I’ve been fighting a hearsay case for 4 years and witness has recanted their lies . But here I am waiting for it to be over .
Motion to dismiss duh
4 years. That's pretty bad. People just need to get on with their lives and instead the system has us deal with BS.
_If_ that's really the case, then demand a speady trial!... If you have a _competent_ attorney & one that's not just sucking your money out of you, he should have made a motion to dismiss & if that was not granted, then told you that you _always_ have the option, after you've given your attorney time to investigate your case, to demand a speedy trial. If you are right, & if the prosecution does not have a good case, or only a trivial or minor case, the prosecutors will probably drop the charges, or maybe give/offer 3-6 months probation & then a complete dismissal. Prosecutors like to string innocent people or minor cases along. (Especially if you are Blk/Brn.) But be careful how long, if any, a probation lasts, because then any little thing might might be a *technical* violation of your probation, if you accept or negotiate any probation. You could even lose your bail money if you were/are out on bail.
I'm going through the exact same thing right now. Witness filed 2 separate police statements filled with discrepancies and told 3 lies to the police that we have evidence of. . . Prosecutor literally won't drop charges, and the case is hearsay. Prepping for trial now.
At least you’re at home watching this video instead being stuck in a cell. 😊
If their is no evidence presented against you for the charge you have been charged with their should be an automatic DISMISSAL..
It won't necessarily be an automatic dismissal. The DA's office may actual 'make' your attorney go thru filing a motion to dismiss.
@@northstarmind1049 we understand that but IT rightfully should. The justice system is corrupt and that’s true. Theirs no true justice with the United States government and that’s true as well.
You should only take a plea if:
1. The evidence against you at trial is stacked against you showing you are definitely guilty.
2. Law enforcement did not violate your right.
If not, you should try to fight your case as much.
Did
@@philmomslim526 are you innocent?
Are cops supposed to put in police report that I was suicidal? Because there’s nothing in the report! And they literally told me as they were processing me! I didn’t even know at all! Aren’t they supposed to make sure before arresting the person? They literally had me on watch 30 minutes on and off
It’s been a year on my case and I still have no offer, me and 5 others. They’re saying they’re waiting for this one dude to take a plea offer. It’s honestly non sense, not once have I been told that I am guilty of anything I’m just charged, thankful to be home though but I want to know why I still have no offer, is that because they don’t have enough evidence for anything to stick?
every detail of the law is stacked against defendants in court. trial is risky and the possibility of a sentence worse than the deal is real. also prosecutors and judges are totally in cahoots. plan for an appeal. i haven't lost all my respect for courts of appeals in my state.
I watch a lot of law tube and I’m surprised how many people just take pleas when they don’t believe they’re guilty! Never do that!
knowledge is the key. some people don't understand the law
The stress of going to court and the thought of a trial and your life in others hands even if your not guilty is enough for an innocent person to take a plea deal so they can get it behind them.
@@lynnmartinez89 I am
Telling don’t ever give away your freedom because of fear . Fight it until you die because once’s you take a plea deal and you know you are innocent , your life will never be the same .
Most ppl plead guilty. To get out of jail.... ASAP. Remember. The prosecutor Has Complete control. Over you. While you are in jail Becuz u can't.make Bond
This ruined the justice system. I wish I mattered. I wish I could fight. My heart breaks for all the fighters. The cowards rule this world.
I'm not afraid of going to court anymore
I'm happy to hear that.
@@SeanHenricksenLawFirm yeah. The reason I’m a teacher and I got suspended with administrative leave. I said a comment to a student and I told her “you look pretty today” I was only trying to be kind with her I never wanted to make her feel uncomfortable. That wasn’t an insolate language and that doesn’t goes to battery at all. I only said that comment but I never did anything violent to her and I wasn’t bullying her either. So with that hopefully my charches get dropped and I get back to work.
@@rodrigogarcia2846 oh god 😳 what
@rodrigogarcia2846 you should be fine if that's all that you said. Also I think they go by intent too.
@rodrigogarcia2846 what state? How'd it go?
You've gotta fight for your right..... to get your case dismissed !!
To party🎉🎉
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@@weareone7315 you right being locked up is sad and stressful
And you still might not get your case dismissed
Looking at one of these video I’m obviously in some sort of trouble.
However I thought the same thing. Ain’t no party over here though
The prosecutor know he doesn't have a strong case and still won't dismiss.
My trial is in 2 weeks.
Plea deals have been lowered to no jail time and dropped from a felony to misdemeanor. But I don't want a year of probation and these convictions on my record.
I didn't commit any crime. The allegations were false. They aren't even 100% certain a crime took place...
I'm so frustrated.
I have to give my attorney an answer tomorrow morning.
What did you end up doing?
@@BigMoe3 Charges were dismissed
@@Jiambo same thing I have falsely alligation am waiting for trail my attorney change date to trail the prosecutor give me peal deal from class C felony to misdemeanor and 3 years probation and me and my attorney we both refuse to peal deal . I haven’t any criminal history am 31 years of age I never been in any jail but i after the detective, shows 3 years later they take me to jail for 4 days and I bail out $3000 10% of $30,000 the person accused me she has 2 DUI AND burglary charges also am immigrating from Africa , she could be a racist or I don’t know any advice please thank you
@@thebabel-mandebproject2170
If your attorney believes you have a strong case then I would trust his/her judgment.
It is very likely that DA is waiting to see if you will accept the deal. DA's do not like to lose in a trial, so if the DA thinks he may lose then there is a chance that he/she will dismiss the charges if you do not take the deal.
The DA will wait until the very last minute to make a better offer or dismiss the charges. This is typically on the day of Jury selection.
The best thing for you to do is trust your attorney.
There is never a guarantee in a jury trial though.
The good thing about the jury is that there are typically 12 jurors. They all have to decide unanimously (not the majority but the entirety) that you are guilty or not guilty.
If just one juror believes you are not guilty then this is known as a hung jury and a mis-trial. So the DA would have to start the process all over again.
Usually the DA will just drop the charges if it is a hung jury because this process is expensive.
I am sorry this is happening to you in the new country that you call home. Not a very great welcome is it?
This process can be scary and expensive.
I wish you the best.
@@Jiambo I think you for your great advice and god bless you brother
If you're not guilty do not take a plea bargain. No matter what. Can't appeal if you take a deal...!
Truth!
@@SeanHenricksenLawFirm I appreciate your wisdom... I have suffered from a wrongful imprisonment/convction, provided my state Attorney with the statute I had my case reversed with, Harmful Errors ...and later dismissed by the district Court... it's humiliating being taken away from family, employment taken out of society and life.. sent to prison for nothing ... such breakdowns in the Justice system are beyond embarrassment and a slap in the face of the Constitution... Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.. sincerely, JD
Innocent poor Blk/Brn people are often rightfully scared into taking a plea bargain.
Why would my attorney say we can beat 1 case then turn around and ask me to take a plea for a charge on this case after saying it could be beat..
Laziness
Lots of lawyers are (what I call
Them guilty plea lawyers) meaning they take your money you plead guilty and done deal on to the next client, do your homework and stay away from them types of lawyers good luck
He’s after your Money
On July 22 I was pulled over by lake county police Department told me to take A DUI AND I PASSED WITH 3 zeros.
HAD TO TAKE MY BLOOD DRAWN. To the Hospital THEN the POLICE TOOK ME TO JAIL. I was THERE FOR 72 HOURS. THE ONLY TIME I WAS ABLE TO MAKE A PHONE CALL WAS WHEN I WAS IN THE POLICE CAR. I HAD TO BEG. I ALSO TOLD THE POLICE THAT I HAD A disability AND THEY MADE FUN OF ME. I speak with a slur and have a cognitive delay. My blood was negative. I spent 3 days in jail and had to pay fines and to get my truck out of impound. They threw my case out of court but my rights have been violated and they did not take me serious. I have been financially and emotionally strained because of all this and they do not believe me.
Then what I would be inclined to do in that situation is sue those people responsible for wasting your time and money and for what I would call an illegal arrest. You provided proof at the scene you weren't driving drunk, but were still arrested. When you should have been let go on your way. You could at least get legal fees and money losses from days you missed work, there could be additional money you could collect. Plus more likelihood of winning because your case was thrown out. Probably due to rights violation and no grounds for the arrest. Also you mentioned fines to get your truck out of impound. So, include those funds as well. Draw up the total losses and if it interferes with any future earnings it could be possible to earn a sizable settlement.
@@chriss3030 thanks so much
Find out the law in your state for your rights. In many states you are not required to take a roadside DUI test of any kind. In which case you should *REFUSE* . The purpose of roadside DUI test is *NOT* to find you innocent.
Every case is different. Sometimes not taking a plea is a terrible decision. For instance, in Texas if someone is an habitual offender and is facing a 25 year minimum sentence if convicted and the offer is two years when you have 18 months backtime, it is not a good decision to refuse the plea bargain.
This lawyer was trying so hard not to laugh and the tone of his speech gave him away as just another fake lawyer.
In 90% of cases, the prosecutor offers a plea because he's lazy. Only cares about wins, NOT justice. Make it as hard as possible to prosecute.
These guilty judges,lawyers, and any other legal officers should have to face accountability one way or another.
they never do. never. they are part of the judicial gang and are protected.
They fined my friend. We had payed his bail. We didn't realize that they would automatically take the bail money to pay his fine. They were after money. They will make up some kind of fine to get the bail money. We thought that the bail money would be returned when he showed up in court. We were naive.
I just heard yesterday, for the 1st time, about deferred prosecution agreement. I had no idea what it meant. Never heard of it before.
I was falsely accused & am not guilty of the criminal mischief charges, & the cops were brutal & abusive. They broke my phone. They charged me & arrested me for what THEY did to ME!
I plead not guilty & then got a public defender.
How’s it going
In the UK, if you plead innocent and ask for a Jury trial. Often the expence for the Court is too high and they have a backlog. I was acquitted once.
I am being falsely charged with forgery. i am inocent.There was no intent to defraud, obtain monetary gain, alter a courts decision, ect.
My PD is terrible. He is pressuring me to take a plea & plead guilty. I actually think he takes drugs because his behavior is bizarre & erratic. My PD is using scare tactics & never responds to my emails.
He has given me incorrect info. I refuse to plead guilty for something I didn't do.
Please give me advice🤔
You may want to try to hire an attorney if you don’t think yours is doing a good job.
Pay up hunny
Remember he works for the same people prosecuting you... I'd hire a private lawyer
The cops said my fingerprint was found on a piece of tape that came from a pipe bomb. Every piece of tape from the bomb was 3 inches long and full of gunpowder residue, and the tape with my print was 8 inches long and appeared new, with no residue. Police reports proved two rolls of electric tape were taken from my truck toolbox before they found my print. Welcome to America.
I had an altercation with my brother...prosecutor said one of us should take the fall...we both refused.
What happen if they arrested you for two hours but didn't let you make a phone call and didn't tell you your rights?
Lawsuits
My attorney told me to take the aplea because I didn't have any more money to pay him to take him to trial
Get a new attorney
Be your own attorney , attorney in fact
A crimimal defense attorney can't necesaarily automatically drop you. However in some counties (especially in "liberal" states with an adequately or well-finded public defender's office) public defenders can be at least as good as a private attorney. And the public defender knows that local system well.
@@kennethpea2688Especially in a criminal case, it's extremely unwise to be your own attorney if you are not very familiar with the laws of your state or county. Better to avail yourself of a public defender if you cannot afford an attorney.
They offered me a plea agreement over a year ago and my lawyer rejected it and we have heard nothing since? Is this normal ?
I have a fraudulant charge against because the punk who tried to kill me but lost the fight lied to the police and the cops were too stupid to figure that out even though I told them the punks lied to them and what actually happened. I've been assigned to a deformation program even thought I not quilty.
What can I do?
You’ve always got a right to a trial by jury where they would have to prove that you broke the law. If you’re innocent, you should probably fight the case and not take a deal. Obviously, talk with your attorney who’s representing you about your options.
I am sorry for the long comment. I am going threw the same thing. I have videos if you ever wanted to check them out so I can show you my following points. I cut them down in pieces so they are easy to understand. The first thing I did was get my discovery and I reviewed the police body cam footage and the so called victim even admits that he told his wife to go get his gun to the police officer. He admits it twice . He is a convicted felon and shouldn't be around guns, He was convicted as a teen though. In the body cam footage he says I hit him with a rock over and over in a hammering form. Then in the police body cam footage you can hear the wife in the background while she speaks to the other officer around 20 feet away say he grabbed a rock from across the street and then threw it at him. about 15 seconds later he changes his story to match hers and says it was thrown. The lie was clear as day. Then they keep listening to each other to match their story and fail miserably. They repeat what they say but say the complete opposite. For example, one minute he says I stood up to his wife and put my hand in her face while I talked loudly in her face. Then 15 seconds later she says the same thing showing the same gestures but claims I did it to the husband. They also claimed I grabbed the rock from 3 different locations North side of the drive way, South drive way and across the street. The victim first claims he was hit everywhere on his face with the rock, then changes it to his right eye, then his left cheek, then tells the dentist he was hit in the mouth yet there are no injuries in his mouth. He did have 3 injuries after the altercation, one on the left cheek, one in the eye and a small one on his nose. he then tells the doctor I hit him with 2 rocks but when the police asked him if he was hit with one rock he says yes and his wife confirms 2 times it was with one rock. The argument started in their home according to their admission, it ended up across the street. They claimed they were in fear of their life yet they followed me across the street? Also, you can tell the police asked the right questions to the victims to prevent them from being charged. He kept asking multiple times if they were in fear for their life. Also asked what I yelled while supposedly threw the rock. Since the victims were clearly lying, they then said I was going to kill them while I threw the rock. The police officer was going to get me for attempt of murder but didn't. All of what I mentioned is documented. I also left out a lot of other lies they said. I hired a private attorney and my attorney advised me to plead no contest to disorderly conduct noise complaint with 6 months of unsupervised probation and pay $2k of restitution plus court fines. The D.A said no to the deal she was ok with a no contest and offered a Misdemeanor deferred with one year probation and to pay $2k of restitution plus court fines. She claims she is still willing to negotiate. My attorney now says I should plead no contest to harassment with 1 year of supervised probation. Also note that I already did 1 year of pretrial services which is the same as probation. I was required to do random UA's. I was not ok with disorderly conduct and I wanted to go to trial. My attorney said lets offer a deal. He said you don't want to go to trial if she dropped it to a misdemeanor. If it was a felony then yes. But you are going to be going to trial for a felony and risking 15 years in prison if found guilty. When I asked my attorney why if we have this much evidence he said there is always a risk. I asked him how we can be proved guilty and his argument was maybe we can get a jury that doesn't like you. He did not mention any other facts aside from that. I never admitted guilt and I don't have a criminal background. I was intoxicated when this happened. Other then that, according to my attorney I don't have anything working against me. Oh and I have his sister (my girlfriend) as a witness and this was confirmed by the victims. My gut tells me the D.A wouldn't waste her time in trial with a case like this. Would love anyone's thoughts on this.
If you signed your plea agreement but have not been sentenced can’t you change your mind in go to trail
Stop talking NOW!
Yeah if they don't file the plea at court
So I was in the house with friends. They was over somebody house that I didn't know. The guy whos house we was at grandmother and grandfather was gone. They guns came up missing. The next day police came picked me up and I got charged didn't even know anything about guns being stolen. I was tired of sitting in jail so I pleaded guilty. Didn't know that pleading guilty was gonna cost me in the long run. I just wanted to get out of jail. So you telling me its no other way I can get this off my record?
If you’re in Texas, probably not. If you plead guilty and didn’t do any type of probation, you have a conviction for that case. The only way to have a conviction removed is to be pardoned by the governor.
@@SeanHenricksenLawFirm In Alabama. In I was on probation. Thanks for the info
Most states also have a high conviction rate. Trials cost both sides plenty of $$$. Maximum sentence for costing the state that $$$ is the usual punishment. Regardless, if you accept a plea deal, do it late for maximum benefit.
If you are found guilty by a jury the Judge is not likely to give maximum sentence despite this being a common meme. Doing so pretty much ensures a valid appeal that will cause the case to be reviewed by a higher court. Instead the Judge is supposed to weight the severity of the crime with the evidence and apply an appropriate sentence based on the facts.
Yes
@@AaronAlsoso is better to not go to trial?
@@820Print-pz2dz
Unless there is clear irrefutable evidence against you, always take your case to trial. - IMHO
I refused to plea. And eventually got it dismissed. It was an ordeal.
Innocent poor Blk/Brn people are often rightfully scared into taking a plea bargain. But yes: even if you're innocent, the prosecutor may try to make it a big deal for you to get a dismissal. But that's what an attorney (private or public) is for.
Would you refuse the plea again if you could go back?
Say if they offer you a misdemeanor, would you accept in that case?
@@isaachy777 A misdemeanor could still mean jail time, & possibly fines, & possiby court costs too, maybe having to wear a tracker, & possibly a long probation which could cost you certain rights at home, or if stopped by the *hawgs* on the road or street, or if even falsely arrested again.
I think the prosecutor put Juane thru a long ordeal because the prosecutor wanted to make the _purposeful delay_ (called _prosecutorial_ delay) the punishment itself -- because the prosecutor knew he/she didn't have a good case in the first place -- or not one worth _actually_ taking to trial.
That's why you say _nothing_ if arrested, except for invoking your 5th, 4th, & 6th Amendment rights as necessary, & then _keep your mouth shut_ & wait until you get an attorney or are appointed a public defender. Don't be baited by the *hawgs* into trying to defend yourself at the scene or in the station, _especially_ if you are Blk or Brn.
I took a plea for a traffic ticket(speeding) so it can go away. Lost my job. Called the lawyer to withdraw the plea. Now I have to go back to court. I’m nervous and frustrated. Never had any traffic tickets and this case is ruining my life
Is it a public defender?@@darwinbennett1783
Can I have a case dismissed if the clerk added an extra stipulation to the sentencing order? They are misdemeanor offenses and I seen the mistake immediately after court and my lawyer said she would have it fixed well I forgot all about it and now the tickets have stopped me from getting a job now I’m finding out she never had it fixed and she says it’s too late now but the it will be on the judges recording that that wasn’t agreees too so can it be dismissed for their mistakes?
It can’t be dismissed for the mistake. You would need to file a nunc pro tunc. That’s a motion to fix a clerical error. You’ll probably need either the judge”s notes or the court reporters’s record to show what the judge actually ordered and that it doesn’t match the sentencing order.
What if I’m only getting 12 hours of community service and everything will be off my record
Sounds like you are doing one of those first time offenders program.
@miguelrobb5719 what do you think of accepting this neighborhood restaurative justice program?
Sounds pretty good if you actually committed the crime or infraction & you can't afford or don't want to pay the fine. Do your 12 hours someplace you'd actually like to morally volunteer (if it's not picking up trash). You might actually find the work interesting &/or personally fulfilling (like giving out food to the homeless or volunteering in some anti-discriminstion housing office) if they give you options what you'd like to do.
Corrupt courts just make deals
Had a guy try to hit me with a metal wrench. Three witnesses, weapons recovered, the defendants vehicle was recovered as evidence, and the defendant ran to the neighbors house where he was found on the ring camera with both weapons in his hands. The highest grade charge was an F1 aggravated assault: attempts to cause SBI with extreme indifference. The first plea deal was an f2 graded felony. Defendant rejected the plea deal, then was offered a M2 simple assault charge. The defendant pleaded no contest. It should have been attempted murder in my opinion, but what I’ve learned is a conviction is better than chancing a trial with a jury from a victims standpoint.
I have a jury trial next month.And already filed the motion to release discovery and they still haven't released the discovery. I guess I have to go to trial With no discovery.
Any updates?
@SergeiKraven Still no discovery. Being charged with violation of probation because I medically was smoking marijuana for my seizures. It's medically and recreationally legal in my state but I guess It's federally illegal so I broke probation they are saying. How can
something be legal and illegal at the same time.
Hey if you notarize a letter claiming the estate and then send it into the clerk of courts from prison to try and become a sovereign and say your just a man and friend of the court to end the what is your name game while in a court room during a court case but then turn around and sign a plea deal in a commonwealth state to which then your very own attorney ask you under the constitution to wave your trial rights away while taking that plea deal in the court room of a commonwealth state what does that then mean like as in what just happened to that client of that attorney who just did that to them at that very moment in the court room?
They were almost certainly held for contempt well before that for wasting everyone's time with sovcidiot nonsense.
I got diversion , what can i do
They drop the charges after a year of the program right? I would just do it especially if you are guilty, think you may be found guilty, or don't have the money for trial
I got my right violating, and under faults aresst , i try to help someone, and they turned and said i hurt them, so the officers says , inccent hard working dad two definitely need some serious help
Yes , can u back out of a plea deal if u have a directive ? But haven’t gone to court yet? My son has no previous criminal background. And his public defender wants him to accept a plea for 6 months home detention from the DA. For a felony assault that never occurred. His previous gf is crazy . They rented a hotel room with a hole in the wall then accused him of putting her head thru it. And self inflicted scrapes on her neck. She’s already put one bf in jail , one in a psych ward and another one 6 ft under! She sent over 300 texts and also nude pictures of herself! After he received a no contact order. He never replied. And she recently punched his date at a recent event also. Will the judge or state’s attorney allow texts printed out from his phone from her . Can he make a suggestion to do community hours or no ? Can he request in court for a modified plea deal ? What a mess! From Maryland
I’ve seen several cases where a person has backed out of a plea before they were sentenced. She should talk with her attorney or consult with a different attorney in your area if that’s what she wants to do.
Can your son's lawyer impeach the victim's claim by showing her past behavior with previous boyfriends? Did she have a motive to lie? If your son is telling the truth, his lawyer will put him on the stand to testify. A lawyer can't put a defendant on the stand if they think they will lie because they can lose their license if caught. So it sends a strong signal if he testifies. But in Maryland first degree assault is max 25 years. If he gets time, probably most will suspended. Look most people who haven't been in the system don't know it's all rigged. Once they have a victim, they fight to keep them the victim. There is no big quest for truth.
Teach your son (or daughter) to avoid the signs of crazy people or get out of those kinds of relationships in the first place. *Why did he even stay in the relationship* ? Seks?
why take a PLEA when you have NOT committed any CRIMES ? Other than contempt of cop ?
Innocent poor Blk/Brn people are often rightfully scared into taking a plea bargain.
@@northstarmind1049 grow some balls and stand UP to them !!
@@tooge47 I see you're not poor & Blk but whyte & arrohgant.
@@tooge47 Are you gonna pay for their lawyers?
@@northstarmind1049 we ALL should, boot licker !
The insight is heavy, thank you!
side note: how do I go about soliciting some legal advice from you? I have a few questions about a case from 2020 that should've been dismissed where as I ended up taking a plea to avoid a greater or equal charge for the reason I was summoned.
Can't people get their plea set aside? Especially if it was an illegal arrest.
Does a pre-trial diversion count as a plea?
Can you sue after a win from the court of appeals?
It depends on the situation but usually not.
What does it mean, case postponed for instruction?
In reality if you’re in a corrupt county and don’t have the money take the misdemeanor and add in a no contest plea and expungement guarantee in writing
What about public toxication 647F PC and drinking public?? Can I do a payment without going to jail
Do I have to live in your district for a consultation?
What about a fraud case with a CC? Fist offense a lady handy the wallet i took it spent 400 on gas, have to use a public defender? And tips? Also with a co defendant
My loved one (LO) is currently in Franklin County Jail, Pennsylvania, charged with kidnapping a minor. However, he intended to help the runaway girl. The girl testified that she wasn't forced or kidnapped. The girl is free to go out in the store. No parents filed a case; the State of Pennsylvania brought the charges, with the police as witnesses. My LO mentioned that the police fabricated stories and twisted the truth in the news, based on what I told him about the news reports.
And now his attorney advised to waive the preliminary hearing? Is this a good decision? My loved one said his attorney never talked to him prior to the hearing or asked him about the case. What to do?
your loved one will have to call his public defender a lot. squeeky wheel gets the grease. typically the public pretender i mean defender is just thee to bargain for plea deals. if the pretrial discovery shows the girl was not hurt/coerced, he could go to trial and win.
@@neckutter thank you, I'm from Philippines. My loved one is alone in the US. His in the hole for almost 3 months now. It's so heartbreaking 😭
My public defender handled all the hearings and the end result was "He said, She said" My lawyer told me to plead guilty and just pay the fine. Why would she not have asked for a dismissal? I paid the fine because she told me to and now I question her advise.
You should have asked your attorney that question.
Sean, I noyiced in the charging document that there are several items in it that are wrong. For instance, my description is wrong. My my sir name is spelled wrong, instances are not true. what can I do about these?
Get a private attorney or (often just as good in an adequately or well-funded office) public defender.
I haven't.
Haven't even been apprised regarding the case. Surely that's improper service/grounds for dismissal. Besides asking the judge to recuse themselves if that hasn't occurred already. Couldn't say because again, I haven't been apprised. I don't accept a plea deal nor should anyone be entering pleas on my behalf without my express informed consent. Much less when I don't even know what it's regarding. Plus Brady violations. I'm innocent.
Im being charged terroristic threat on a public servant a female officer saying i threatened her male officer that was not even in the vehicle??
What if the charging statute is so ambiguous that no one else has been convicted under the statute.
I live in court .I beat 2 separate murder cases and 1 aggrevated robbery ,but got found guilty of Jay walking when I fled from the scene.
Wow how u do that ?
How?
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What about a civil order of protection case?
Thank you 🤝
If in the beginning you plead not guilty to no plea at all,can you before trial rescind your not guilty plea
Yes, you can plea guilty or no contest after a not guilty plea.
I need info sent about search a person & search warrants validity & reasonable cause
What if you didn’t do anything & the person that did confesses and records a statement & write a written statement and get it notarized and affidavit?
Sounds like a case you should fight for a dismissal on.
I took a plea deal but the judge tried giving me jail time. I appealed it
So??
I reluctantly took a plea. It cost me a potential career in law enforcement. I plead guilty to misdemeanor 3 disorderly conduct. M2 simple assault was dropped. At least i can own a gun. But it still looks bad. I was falsely accused of domestic violence. My commit perjury she had no concussion or torn ligaments.
I need someone besides Steve to say you got me
Can tip a cop be used as probable cause for a search warrant
It’s going to depend on the facts.
They offer me a plea bargain of 5 years and 10,000 fine and the maximum is 5 years and $10,000 fine
Sounds like a bad deal.
@@SeanHenricksenLawFirm well there's no way I'm taking it and I'm taking it to the supreme Court
@@DustinUhrig for what? what did you do?
@@SuicidalMassTragedyXD away from expired tags he fraudulently stacked charges against me light on the witness stand 99 Days later arrested me for wanting endangerment which had nothing to do with nothing he's just trying to get revenge on me and you can believe what you want I got the paperwork I'm going through it so I know it's true
@@SuicidalMassTragedyXDsome one attack me and I defended myself did not hit him he hit me I shot a gun in the are twice and he was drunk I have to go to probation saying that I was drunk or pills or whatever drugs and I don't do them ever and he didn't press charges 99 days later they came and arrested me and the cop that I got on the witness stand he perjured himself so he came after me for it although he didn't have nothing to do with the case at all came in my house without a charge warrant got my vehicle without a search warrant took my gun arrested me
Got it don’t take a plea deal. Go to trail and fight like hell. Question: I will get access to all evidence which is to be review for constitutional and civil rights violations?
In Texas, your attorney will get a copy of all potential evidence. You can review it, but you can't get copies of most of it. This may vary with different states. Tex Code Crim Proc 39.14 (f) (f) The attorney representing the defendant, or an investigator, expert, consulting legal counsel, or agent for the attorney representing the defendant, may allow a defendant, witness, or prospective witness to view the information provided under this article, but may not allow that person to have copies of the information provided, other than a copy of the witness's own statement. Before allowing that person to view a document or the witness statement of another under this subsection, the person possessing the information shall redact the address, telephone number, driver's license number, social security number, date of birth, and any bank account or other identifying numbers contained in the document or witness statement. For purposes of this article, the defendant may not be the agent for the attorney representing the defendant.
But judges are allowed to make a plea for you.
I’m not taking no deal for something I didn’t do. If I have to take a deal let me do what they claim I did and I will be happy to take the deal
Earned a subscriber just because you have a Malcolm X picture in the background. 💪🏾 great content.
Thank you.
Not because he gives great advice, but because he has a picture of a violent black man in the background. Insulting to him.
Oath of office bond information please mr police officer
Is Mental Diversion a plea?
I’m in Kern County In California and have a readiness coming up for threatening with intent to terrorize, listed as a felony. Supposedly there is ring doorbell video, but I was parked in my car arguing through a newly cracked window when these threats were supposedly made. At this point all he has is me and him arguing in front of his house if that’s the case, I know ring door bell can’t pick up audio that far away. Bad part is his two neighbors are former officers of the city. They charged me with a felony and previously offered 90 days county with 2 years felony probation. They are also trying to bring in previous concealed weapon charges and unrelated Facebook posts in to it to tarnish my character to the could be jury. PC 422a.
I have a good job, and do intend on working for a government water agency in the future. Worried if I get stuck with a felony on this I will lose a good future over a supposed meaningless threat.
canadian so take with grain of salt... 2 neighbours u can show bias.. they know each other..have your lawyer look into the police background any violations..andd the guy his background any charges.. Dont take pleas when evidence is weak.. look at the video first.. if you are in your car, lol how are u the aggressor, if you made threats, the person reasonable believed the threats, why would they continue to argue with you, if you were capable of carryiing out the threats.. so its u vs guy and 2 cops?..you just need to find inconsistency in their testimony... Time, when what was said.. who said what.. where were they standing.. charge seems wrong
Are cops supposed to put in police report that I was suicidal? Because there’s nothing in the report! And they literally told me as they were processing me! I didn’t even know at all! Aren’t they supposed to make sure before arresting the person? They literally had me on watch 30 minutes on and off
My stipulation and agreement eas not created or filed until the Friday before Mondays court date ..probable cause problem? I think so. Cant afford an attorney or wont risk a trial. Money to the county! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
If everyone went to trial the court system would back up decades and this would be in everyone's favor
can you help me in minnesota
Is diversion a plea???
Not usually. Here it's a type of dismissal. Did you go in front of a judge and plea guilty or no contest?
I have an armament on Monday for my case Interface with public duties and an unl carry of a firearm. Pleading not guilty solo for now
This comment got buried. Don't put in a plea. Say that you are making a special appearance and you are challenging jurisdiction. You can not put in a plea at this time because you haven't been informed of the nature and cause of the action. Do not take their attorney!
...Firearm is a commercial term. You have the right to bear ARMS. Good luck! A couple more things to remember....Do not allow them to fingerprint you and demand for them to identify themselves and show you a valid state issue driver license. I know the shit sounds crazy but I have gotten results with these methods.
If my boyfriend has been out on bond since 2021 and case has been pushed back numerous times could he dismiss case by law after 2 years charges are dropped?
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If you have the time, i have a few questions. I was arrested for CPW2 for a gun that is not mine nor was it on me but was thrown out of a car by another person while i was inside a vape shop looking around. The cops fabricated a full confession but not signed and have lied in reports that contradicts each other. And my prosecutor is withholding evidence which shows the unlawful search of my phone which is what the officer used to arrest me. As well as the part of the video showing me telling the officer idk anything about a gun and want a lawyer.
I hope you prevailed, the older I get, the more corruption I see in the police state we are in. They hide exculpatory evidence, and they lie, yet average people think they are protecting them. 🙏👍
Ok so wat if the PO is having affair with my daughters husband
Keenly, especially for any accusation of a sex crime (or even worse, a child sex crime) - never take a plea at all. Very important to do if you are accused to avoid "pleading" (even if you want to "plea to deferred") until the sex offender registration laws are reformed. Ever since Megan's law, if you are arrested for a sex crime, and you plea, you think you can get your case dismissed? No - you will likely be required to register as a sex offender if you plea. And being on a registry can ruin your life, even if it is for only a 10-year term or even a Tier 3! Not worth it!
Austin Jones, a RUclips singer, pleaded guilty to one count of child porn in 2017 or so and he is paying for it. Serving 10 years in federal prison but sadly, after his out time, he will be likely on a sex offender registry for life. Think before you plea!
Funny too how rich never get in trouble.
Your are ped and you know it. You don't fool me.
Hey People come on
Who can afford 400 dollars an hour
public defenders won't go to trial
I was forced to plead no contest to shoplifting over 30 years ago for eating a handful of grapes at Safeway
public defender told me I had a winnable case but since it was a low level misdemeanor the public defenders didn't have the budget to fight low level crimes
he told me I had 2 choices
plead no contest thus be convicted of shop lifting or hire a private attorney
I explained I was trying to get into the coast guard, with a shoplifting conviction I was denied into the coast guard
I was poor at the time and homeless thus I was trying to get into the coast guard and I was denied because of that shoplifting and the 3 years unsupervised probation I was put on.
the lawyers I spoke with all wanted 2500 dollars up front, plus 500 dollars for every court appearance which they told me would be 2 minimum, maybe a 3rd
So all these lawyers telling u not to take a plea
what choice do poor people have
who can afford 400-600 dollars an hour
Justice is for wealthy people and that's why prisons are filled with poor people with a few exceptions
all these lawyers telling you to hire a lawyer, sure 400 an hour come on down.
I don’t disagree that wealthier people who can afford an attorney get better results. It’s one of the shittier parts of our system. That being said, it’s your choice to take a plea or take the case to trial, if the prosecutor isn’t dismissing your case. If you don’t take a plea, your public defender doesn’t have a choice but to represent you at trial.
@SeanHenricksenLawFirm I was in a small northern California town at that time I was told I would have to pay the public defenders office if I wanted to go to trial for petty theft since they didn't have the budget to go to trial for petty crimes like shoplifting and trespassing all they would do is plea it to no contest if I didn't like that I could pay the public defenders office to fight in court or get my own lawyer
the town was Eureka California shitty little town with meth and pot growing as the main industry
public defenders around that part of California were not going to trial on low level charges due to budget constraints according to their office in 1987 when this happened, otherwise I could pay their office partial attorney fees
when I went to court while waiting I heard the judge tell many people who were appointed public defenders if they had any kind of a job they would have to pay a portion of their wages to the public defenders office
additionally the judge said they had no budget to take every low level misdemeanor case to trial. if a defendant wanted that luxury they would have to pay for it
only serious misdemeanors and felonies public defenders would go to trial for at that time
petty theft and trespassing crimes didn't qualify for a trial unless the person was willing to pay for the public defender, otherwise best and only plea deal was plead No Contest
I got fucked and was denied into the coast guard because of that petty theft conviction
I'll say it again
prisons are filled with poor people
most can't afford a lawyer
I got resisting arrest with no violence but they got cam with me fleeing scene vehicular. Prosecutor offered 6 days excecuted and ams backend so should i take plea or fight trial? I feel my lawyer couldve gotten no jail. First offense no record.
They got you on video... Talk to another lawyer and see what they say
There has to be more to the story. They have no evidence but have video of you fleeing the scene 😅
My public pretender Will not even talk to me
Never had a decent one. So clearly on the prosecution's side. I mean they have lunch together. If you are poor you really have no one. You're fked.
Get a lawyer .. sell/pawn your shit . Borrow money.. whatever you gotta do
Step one ask officer durring deposition if they have personal knowledge of the definitions the legislation used while drafting the traffic code...step 2 have officer excused as an incompetent witness, strike the ticket on account it was written by someone just deemed incompetent....ask the judge if these any more evidence on the docket....there isn't....move for dismissal on account there are no enforceable complaints....boom leave respectfully
Any referral In Buffalo N.y
If you didn’t do anything then of course not taking a plea
She may be only one
My decision would be based on whether I was charged with a Common Law offence or whether I was accused of violating government fiat.
If the latter, I would refuse to give my name, the birth name derived from the birth certificate was created fraudulently by Agents of the State in that they forced/coerced the
informant to enter into contract law without entering into a meeting of minds and without revealing full disclosure.
Ergo the birth certificate was created fraudulently ab initio and I am not the person named and put into bondage.
If you make your decision based on that it may not go well. I recommend making your decision based on the evidence against you and your attorney’s advice.
Dismissed why not discharged ?
There’s no “discharged” in Texas.
So what happens to charges that are not discharged?@@SeanHenricksenLawFirm
clients don't always enjoy brinksmanship.
If you recover from one like this ..adds
Can you believe how much times have changed and their social media and all the lawyers now talk about this and they talk about that and they talk about this and they talk about that I've asked just about everybody to allow me to ask one question a simple question and my story is so crazy but I'm scared because I have a violation of probation along with the reason why I was arrested which is basically a motor vehicle but I was supposed to have been assassinated which they did attempt to kill me and I suffered a very bad beating that's why I got into the accident leaving
What would you like me to talk about?
@@SeanHenricksenLawFirm I was at my 50th birthday party I was assaulted punched kicked in the head closest 60 times got in my truck tried to leave and hit the assailants car on accident I didn't know what to do because they were throwing bottles and everything they could find while trying to drag my wife out of the passenger seat of the truck complete chaos
He said he got run over find a vehicle I hit laying on the ground and call 911 he lied and then got the lawsuit money while having me arrested but he lied about everything
@@SeanHenricksenLawFirm if I took it to trial will he end up having to say that he assaulted me and that was the reason that caused the accident from the get-go and will he be arrested after saying he assaulted me during a trial?
What about a victimless crime being unconstitutional
There’s no Constitutional requirement that there’s a victim.
Only not one is going
Do not have no money.
Don't recover but behave
The judged plead for me
phone calls are not a crime!
Not usually, but they can be. Harassment, violation of a protective order, terroristic threat (depending on what was said on the phone call)…
Brilliant!! No fluff, all facts.
I required legal representation that would advocate for my constitutional rights. Alternatively, compel them to fulfill the burden of proof to establish your guilt. Then i was free