What is the likelihood that my 10 year probation could be reduced to the 4 years I already completed?
Usually a probationer is advised to wait until at least half of the sentence is served before asking for an early discharge.
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Usually a probationer is advised to wait until at least half of the sentence is served before asking for an early discharge.
Only the District Attorney can drop the charges. Your recommendation is not binding upon the District Attorney's Office.
No attorney could give you a definitive answer without having more information about the case. That conversation should be made in a private...
You should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney and go together to vacate the bench warrant. The sooner you vacate the warrant,...
You should be fine. Make sure to take your certificate of disposition with you.
If you were the defendant on the case, you can go to the court clerk's office and obtain a certificate of disposition for $10.
Your friend is charged with 6 counts. Oftentimes, the DA will charge lesser included offenses on the indictment, resulting in multiple counts.
You need parental consent until she turns 17.
Your son is facing serious felony charges. Without a plea bargain, the minimum sentence if convicted is 5 years in prison. The maximum is 25....
Both of my colleagues have provided sound advice; both of their answers are properly combined to give a complete answer to your question.