I am a college student who was recently charged with drug paraphernalia, a scale empty baggies and a bowl.

If you are convicted of a drug-related misdemeanor, there will be financial aid consequences. Even a plea to a reduced charge can have collateral...

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Highly unlikely. If an arrest had occurred, it would have been on the spot. The only thing you might get in the mail is a civil demand letter.

The potential outcomes are up to one year in jail and/or 3 years probation, though for a first iffense that is unlikely. $600 is a substantial...

Does this count as theft and can I call the police and have the friend arrested?

If the police feel there was an intent to permanently deprive you of your computer, then, yes, you could be charged with theft, but I imagine if...

You can't get the certificate of disposition until the case has been closed, which is at the end of the 6 months unless the court ordered sealing...

Does a person have to be in possession of stolen items or goods for it to be a robbery?

No. Other facts can be used to prove the "unlawful taking" element. The accused does not have to be caught "red handed," so to speak.

Bottom line is while you're on probation, you are beholden to the PO, unless he (or better yet, his lawyer, can get before the judge directly, but...

Doesn't the way this is worded leave me open for possible future legal action pertaining to alleged extortion?

A stipulation of settlement with respect to the filing of criminal charges is legally unenforceable. The company is not a party to a criminal...

Someone takes a guilty plead on sex charges. Can it be done after the person comes out of prison not to register as a sex offend

If it's an offense that requires registration as a sex offender, there is no getting around that. The exact requirements will depend if the person...

Question about my community service?

Follow your lawyers' advice. The worst that will happen is the judge will see you are making a good faith effort to do the community service and...