If the police suspect you of committing the crime, they will seek a criminal complaint against you and then let the courts sort out if there is...

Can anyone tell me what happens at a bench trial

Bench trials usually go much faster than jury trials. The judge alone will make the determination as to whether or not the prosecution has proven...

Open case but CORI came back clean?

Any or all of the factors you and the previous posters mentioned may explain why your CORI request failed to return any results. A CORI request you...

He will not be found guilty prior to or at the arraignment. The arraignment is a court event in which the defendant is formally apprised of the...

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If a case is sealed and I've got it unsealed for immigration purposes, would the case stay unseal or remain sealed?

It will remain unsealed. You will have to petition to seal it again, either through an administrative petition or a court petition, depending on...

What credentials does a law enforcement need to give you a ticket?

The officer does not need to see your registration or proof of insurance in order to validly issue you a ticket. The fact that he did not ask to...

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What should I expect at a magistrate hearing?

Get your license reinstated and bring proof of said reinstatement to the clerk's hearing. Be respectful towards the clerk and the officer at the...

Am i going to jail tomorrow

Judges usually do not like to sentence people to jail for non-payment, unless the non-payment is a constant occurrence during the probation. Part...

Will I be put in jail for getting pulled over (unknowingly)for a suspended license. I have an arraignment tomorrow morning.

The chances of the DA seeking jail time are extremely small, assuming that you do not have any prior charges of operating after suspension. The...

Can i get my record sealed or xsponged without a lawyor in court, And how do i get it done

Are you certain you were tried as an adult? The technical term for a juvenile being treated as an adult is being indicted as a youthful offender. ...