If you are re-sentenced to the one year maximum, you serve 8 months in jail.

Can I be represented in criminal court and family court by the same attorney?

Of course you can use the same attorney in both venues.

Someone has been convicted of a crime. We want the charges dropped. The county was to busy so another attorney prosecuted the

The prosecutor brings a case in the name of the State, not an individual complainant.

Accused?

Yes. Being innocent is not a defense to bail jumping. He should call his attorney and turn himself in as soon as possible. Give the witnesses'...

If I made a statement of sexual assault and it wasn't accurate can I make a new statement?

You should speak to an attorney first. Understand that your first statement was made under the penalty of perjury. Obviously, no one wants to see...

The case will continue. The prosecution is not obligated to re-offer the plea deal, and if the prosecution has their witnesses, the case will...

You should ask your lawyer to request that the judge mark your sentencing papers that the community sentence be performed on weekends only. Judges...

If we are discussing a State conviction, you must complete 6/7 of your sentence, which is approximately, 2 years and 7 months.

I think that you and your attorney entered into an agreement for his services. You got a great deal from the prosecutors, which you wisely...

How much jail time can my fiance get for failure to report to parole?

A parole violation can carry a penalty of returning to prison to complete the remainder of the sentence for which he was paroled. If he is on...