The age of consent is 17. You are an adult at 18.

Speedy trial does apply to misdemeanor cases. What is charged against the prosecution for purposes of the calculations depends on the reason for...

There is no requirement for the detective to tell your lawyer what the arrest charges are.

Can the terms of a plea bargain be changed if you were baited into an admission of guilt in exchange for a small penalty?

You should be offered an opportunity to have your plea back. The effect of getting your plea back is that any statement made in connection to the...

Probation violation

The answer depends on too many factors to hazard a guess with the limited information you provided in your question.

If I already have a misdemeanor is it possible to get no jail time for grand larceny if I have proof I didn’t do it?

If you're innocent and have proof, why be in a rush to plead guilty and take probation? But, to answer your question, there is nothing barring a...

Lawyer with Felony Charge for Burglary?

A lawyer convicted of a felony faces a mandatory disbarment with no reinstatement for at least 7 years. Misdemeanor convictions are discretionary...

What if defendant was accused violating order protection?

A witness's word, including that of an accuser, if believed beyond a reasonable doubt, is enough for a conviction of a crime. It is more than...

You are probably okay. However, stay away from the store.

What can I do?

The new court will see the prior ACD. The old court will most likely never find out.