When can a misdemeanor case be dismissed? And is this from the date or arraignment or arrest?
On what grounds? It can be dismissed in theory at any time but you need a basis for its dismissal unless the DA consents to the dismissal.
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On what grounds? It can be dismissed in theory at any time but you need a basis for its dismissal unless the DA consents to the dismissal.
It sounds like you were granted youthful offender status and it will not show up in background checks. Get a certificate of disposition which...
710.30.1A notice is a notice of intent to use a statement alleged to have been made by you against you. 710.30.1B notice is notification of an...
Five years from the date of occurrence to arrest you. Six months from the date of arrest to indict you. These times may vary based on what occurs...
There is no formal mechanism by which to do this. They can inform your lawyer and the DA in what ways their statement was inaccurate and how they...
There’s no way to tell why the motion was never raised by your attorney. Perhaps they didn’t have access to the alleged text messages themselves....
Pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 170.55(8), there is no admission of guilt. No negative inference should be drawn by your acceptance of...
The victim doesn’t get to drop charges since it’s the State bringing charges. Only the State can make a decision to drop charges. The witness can...
There are mandatory minimums if convicted of the top charge. However, the DA can always reduce or dismiss the top charge to accommodate a plea. ...
Have your attorney get a copy of the voucher from the DA handling the case. It sounds like it was vouchered for investigation or as arrest evidence.