When someone violates probation for possession of drugs and tests positive at their probation meeting, what happens?

You will be returning to court and appearing before the judge that you promised that you would never do anything like this again and that you would...

Minimum mandatory sentence for second marijuana distribution charge?

For a third degree charge he is facing 3-5 years. This being a second offense they are way less likely to give him another go at probation or an...

No. DWI suspension is per statute and the mandatory for a third or subsequent is 10 years. I am not aware of any way to shorten that period under...

Should I have been arrested?

Yes this was illegal arrest. The police do not need permission from the complainant to make the arrest.

What is this person facing?

It is not a good idea to reveal your friends identity on a publicly accessible website. He is in serious trouble. If convicted of all charges and...

Cell Phone while driving (3rd time)

It depends. Some courts will not count the prior tickets. Some courts will. Some courts will suspend. Some courts will not. With a 3 month...

Visitation suspended due to a restraining order placed yesterday. What happens next?

The court will evaluate the facts and law to determine whether to issue a FRO. I recommend you have counsel for this hearing. If the FRO is...

It is against the law to harass or make terroristic threats. Speak to the police with the full circumstances and they will decide what to do about...

How do you get a sentences date and there was no trail yet??

I think more information is needed. If this was a 13 year old case, I don't see why he would plead to that. Old cases are hard for the state to...

Our cleaning people are being accused of stealing from another household. Do they need an atty prior to talking to police?

The words "anything you say can be used against you" really means "we would like you to give us evidence to prosecute you". They should not speak...