I was arrested for admitting to pushing my brother and was up in court i am now due back this Thursday I have no idea what to do

If you and your brother are the only witnesses to the incident, the prosecution will need your brother to testify in court in order to proceed...

Can the officers word for it be used as proof that i was speeding?

The officer's word, aka his testimony, is admissible as evidence at a motion to suppress hearing, as hearsay is allowed at the motion to suppress. ...

Nunc pro tunc means "now for then". In the contact of a dismissal, it means that the dismissal actually occurred on a date, say January 31, but...

Do I need to get an attorney?

You'll be fine. Stay out of the mall for a few weeks. If you end up getting charged with shoplifting or larceny, you'll receive a notice to...

Will college be an option for me?

If this incident 1) occurred in Massachusetts, 2) after September 2013, and 3) before you turned 18, then you should have been charged as a...

I have had several charges dismissed pre-arraignment. The most common reason for a pre-arraignment dismissal is a procedural defect or an...

Criminal case dismissed when motion to suppress was granted. With or without prejudice?

The practical effect of the suppression is a dismissal with prejudice, as it is likely impossible for the prosecution to charge you again for the...

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1978 plea deal before Melanie law CH 90 sec 6a case dismissed on CORI

The OUI 2nd can be charged under the current law if the defendant has been previously convicted OR assigned to an alcohol or controlled substance...

Pulled over driving with suspended license but not arrested. Was for unpaid parking tickets, cop towed car and let me go.

The court date can be continued to another date that you can make it. The charge of operating after suspended could be dismissed upon court costs....

I attempted shoplifting and was caught. What's next?

It sounds like you got lucky an the store may only seek a civil remedy against you in the form of a civil demand letter, and not criminal charges. ...