Who is the defendant in the Think Finance case?

Defendant NCA purchased and collected or sought to collect on certain loans that were originated by the Native American Indian Tribes and/or serviced by Think Finance. The terms “loan” and “loans” refer to both installment loans and cash advances on lines of credit.

What happens at the sentencing hearing and after?

At the sentencing hearing, the defense attorney, the prosecuting attorney, and possibly the probation officer will take turns arguing their issues regarding the presentence investigation report. Sometimes, the prosecutors will call upon victims of the crime to have their say. And the person being sentenced may call upon character witnesses, too.

Where are the courts in the Think Finance settlement?

This Notice is about a proposed nationwide Settlement that will be considered by two federal courts, the United States Bankruptcy Court in Dallas, Texas, and the United States District Court in Richmond, Virginia (the “Courts”). The Settlement must be approved by these Courts.

What can a defense attorney do at a preliminary hearing?

The defense attorney can advise the defendant of his rights, make arguments to the court about whether the evidence is sufficient to support formal charges against the defendant, and present evidence on the defendant’s behalf.

Can a defendant get a court appointed Attorney?

A defendant’s right to counsel is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which provides for the assistance of counsel for all accused persons. if a defendant cannot afford a lawyer, the court will appoint a public defender to the case at no cost to the accused.

What is a motion to fire a court appointed Attorney?

A Marsden motion is a legal document, brought by a defendant and filed with the court, seeking to fire the person’s court-appointed attorney. The court considers and rules on the motion at a “ Marsden Hearing .” The name of the motion comes from a real California court case, People v. Marsden.

What happens at a Marsden hearing in a court case?

A Marsden hearing is when the judge rules on the Marsden motion. If he grants the motion, the public defender is removed from the case and the judge will appoint an alternate public defender. If the judge denies the motion, then the public defender remains as the defendant’s lawyer.