Individuals do not file criminal charges in U.S. district courts. A criminal proceeding is initiated by the government, usually through the U.S. attorney's office in coordination with a law enforcement agency. Allegations of criminal behavior should be brought to local police, the FBI, or other appropriate law enforcement agency.

You probably can't. Wisconsin law allows a judge to "expunge" a case in only two situations, both involving youthful offenders: Misdemeanors committed by a person under 21. If the judge ordered expunction upon successful completion of the sentence, the record can be expunged. See ?973.015, Wis. Stats. Adjudication of a juvenile delinquent. A juvenile who has been adjudged delinquent can, upon reaching age 17, petition the judge for expunction of the juvenile adjudication. See ?938.355, Wis.

A criminal case begins when a person is arrested, and charges are filed through the District Attorney or by an agency such as Tehama County Sheriff’s Department, Red Bluff Police Department, or Corning Police Department. In all criminal cases, the defendant (person accused of a crime) is presumed to be innocent. That means he or she may not be convicted of a crime unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

A civil action is commenced by the filing of a complaint. Parties instituting a civil action in a district court are required to pay a filing fee pursuant to Title 28, U.S. Code, Section 1914. The current fee is $350. Complaints may be accompanied by an application to proceed in forma pauperis, meaning that the plaintiff is incapable of paying the filing fee. Proceedings in forma pauperis are governed by Title 28, U.S. Code, Section 1915.

The police investigate a crime and the District Attorney's office prosecutes the individual suspected of committing the crime. The district attorney has the authority to investigate and prosecute all criminal acts committed within its jurisdiction in violation of state laws and county ordinances. New York City has an elected District Attorney in every borough.

When you take the witness stand, get comfortable, sit erect and look around to familiarize yourself with the court surroundings. In testifying, the first rule is to tell the truth. Don't answer questions with half-truths. Don't try to judge whether an answer is going to help or hurt one side or the other. Don't let your personal judgment of who should win or lose color your testimony. Avoid expressing your opinion about the guilt or innocence of the involved parties. That is the job of the jury.

The criminal case is brought by the government and can result in jail, fines, probation and loss of license. The jail time, fines and other penalties vary depending on how many convictions you have and whether you are charged with aggravated DWI. Aggravated DWI may be charged if you refuse to take the chemical blood or breath test requested by the officer, have an alcohol level of .16 or more or cause an accident with injuries.

There is no legal requirement that you be represented by a lawyer, unless the Court finds that you are not mentally qualified to represent yourself. There is an old saying, however, that “he who represents himself in court has a fool for a client.” Even if the case is a simple misdemeanor, conviction could result in a fine, jail time, and other serious and negative potential consequences of which you may not be aware, unless you are represented by qualified legal counsel.

Once we've spoken to you and gotten the facts of your case, we will get started on reviewing the evidence that the prosecution claims to have against you. At your arraignment, we will tell the court how you intend to plead to the charges (not guilty), and we will receive a copy of the police report. Nothing else can be done at an arraignment. If you have already been arraigned without the help of an attorney, do not worry.

Generally the phases of a criminal case involve Arrest, Arraignment, Pretrial Conferences, Trial, Verdict, and Sentencing (if found guilty). Any Motions to Suppress or Dismiss will be made during the pre-trial phase. Leavengood & Nash represents our clients through any and all stages of this process including any bail or bond hearings and appeals, if necessary.

There is no way to give a general answer to this question. The amount of time is going to vary considerably depending upon the type of case, whether it is in state or federal court, the particular judge, sometimes the particular prosecutor, whether the accused person is in jail or released on bond, the number of involved people, whether the media is placing attention on the case, and the complexity of the case.

You will receive a letter and brochure from the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office and Victim/Witness Services which provides you with the name of the prosecutor and a phone number should you need to contact them, as well as other helpful information. You may also call the Victim/Witness Office at 923-2222 and request this information.

When you have been arrested for DWI you face both an administrative revocation of your license (through MVD), and a criminal prosecution, which may also result in the revocation of your driver's license. The two cases are entirely separate, which means you can lose your license through MVD even if you are found innocent in your criminal case.

A civil case is a lawsuit, usually seeking the payment of money, filed against someone accused of wrongfully causing some kind of injury to another. The injury involved may be a personal injury, some kind of property damage, or some kind of financial loss. The plaintiff (the person who brings the suit) is the party claiming to have been harmed, and the defendant (the person sued) is the party alleged to have caused the harm. The burden of proof is relatively low in a civil case.

File a case with Tradiator if you have made unsuccessful attempts to resolve an auction transaction dispute on your own.

All law enforcement agencies located in Harris County can file criminal charges. Also there are other agencies that employ certified peace officers that can file criminal charges.

Complaints can be made by telephone 24 hours a day by calling (517) 627-2115. If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1. The police will be dispatched to your location. You may also file a complaint in person at the Police Department, 200 E. Jefferson in the basement of City Hall. All stolen vehicle complaints MUST be made by the registered owner.

Most criminal charges are filed by police. Usually this happens after a victim has reported the crime by calling 911, or by going to the police station and speaking with a police officer or detective. For more information, click on Initiating a Criminal Prosecution.