James Edgar Phillips's Answers

Criminal

As in virtually all things criminal, much depends ont he specific judge. Presumably, your son was placed on probation, a term of which was to pay the fine within a certain time period...and he then did not and did not approach the court or probation officer requesting additional time. Thus he would be brought before the court to show cause why he should not be held to have violated his probation. At this point he should have had a lawyer. In addition, he should have had a good explanation...

White collar crime theft 1st degree

Answers to your question depends on the legal jurisdiction and the applicable law. It is always better to obtain competent legal advice in your jurisdiction. Generally, persons charged with a specific crime can plead not guilty, guilty or no contest - to the crime charged. The defendant cannot plead guilty to another crime or different facts than charged, unless a plea bargain is negotiated with the prosecutor and agreed to by the judge. By pleading guilty you waive several important rights....

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