Minor traffic violation - arrested, detained, jailed, no bond given.

There is more to the story here. Driving an uninsured vehicle (it does not matter whose vehicle one is driving) is a traffic violation, not a...

The DA's office has prosecutorial discretion to bring the charges or dismiss the charges against the defendant, and you as the victim are simply a...

You call the shots about taking a plea. Your attorney can only advise you. Of course you can speak with your co-defendant. However, if your...

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You were arrested for two charges: Obstructing Governmental Administration and Possession of Marijuana. Most likely, the ACD is your best offer...

You are facing serious felony charges. An Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (an "ACD") will most likely not be offered to you by the DA's...

What is the law called when the state hold you for a certain period of time without sentencing you called?

When a defendant comes before the court, the court may impose bail. If the defendant can not pay the bail, the defendant will remain incarcerated,...

When do you have to pay restitution?

Usually, if you are prosecuted for petit larceny for property under $10, then the DA's office will not request restitution. If your friend takes a...

I was arrested for shoplifting Top offense charge: PL 165.40 court in 4 weeks. What should I do for Naturalization purposes?

If you are trying to gain your US citizenship, then the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction, if you go to trial and are convicted, are...