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If the judge gives him concurrent sentences (sentences running at the same time), then the judge will give 8 months of credit on the probation case and 1 month of credit on the new case. The judge cannot give credit from his probation case on his new case because he didn't serve it on that case. If, however, the cases are consecutive (one running after the other) then the probation case should be served first where he will get 8 months credit but no credit would be given on the new case...
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It appears that you did not complete TASC, the diversion program that would have resulted in a dismissal of the case if the program had been completed. Since the program was not completed, the case is reset back in court and you must deal with it in another fashion. You need to appear for the court date and the prosecutor will offer you a plea bargain for the case. Typically in Maricopa County, a misdemeanor disposition is offered for a first time marijuana offense where someone did not...
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Any other felony conviction can be used to enhance a sentence in Arizona. It does not have to be the same type of offense. The age of the conviction will affect what sentencing range a person is facing but they are always allegable in some way. There are many factors that come into play. I suggest that you contact an attorney and discuss all of the details so you get an accurate advisement of the range of sentence.
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Usually the prosecutor suspends prosecution to allow you to complete a diversion program. If that program is not completed, then the prosecutor will seek to reinstate the charges. That is what it appears is going on here. The status conference has been set in the court and it will be to your benefit to appear, otherwise a warrant will be issued for your arrest. You will likely not be arrested if you appear but the case is back in court and you must deal with it. I recommend calling an...
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Since you are only 14 years old, your case will stay in the juvenile court system. If this is your first offense, you may be offered a diversion program where you can take some drug classes and possibly get this off your record. Don't ever bring drugs to school. Not only could you be charged with a crime but you could also get suspended and that can affect your future as well because that will show up on your school record if you want to go to college. Have your parents contacgt an attorney...
Since this case originates from Georgia, you need to ask the question of Georgia attorneys.
I agree with my eloquent colleague Mr. Kephart when he said that you should have stopped the touching immediately. Please know that the police may consider you complicit in the criminal act of prostitution if you paid for your session. Be careful, I have a feeling that you are being investigated. I would advise you to get a lawyer before even considering going down to the police station.
First of all, if you received a photo radar ticket in the mail, then my advice would be to ignore it. The court must serve you properly (by process server or by certified mail with a signed receipt) in order to start the court case against you. Many jurisdictions don't do that because it cost too much money so they are betting on people just paying the ticket or showing up after the initial notice. Wait until you served properly before addressing any issues with the court regarding statutes....
You may be eligible for "diversion." Diversion is a program for first time offenders where you are given the opportunity to have the case dismissed if you complete assigned classes. However, if you are offered this option and choose to do it, make sure that you make every effort to complete the classes. A missed class could get you booted out of the program and they don't give second chances. Good luck.
You definitely need to hire an Arizona attorney. I have no doubt that you have a probation violation petition and a warrant on the case. The attorney can likely get the case reset back in court and get you in touch with a probation officer who will need to speak with you to prepare a current report for the court. An attorney may be able to negotiate with the prosecutor to allow you to be terminated from probation with payment in full of the restitution. Jail time is a possibility but it may...
