Is accepting the misdemeanor my only choice?

You should speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. But in answer to your question, you do NOT have to accept the misdemeanor if you...

During plea negotiations is it possible to have nothing reported to DMV so that you would only face your criminal penalties ?

If the officer fails to show a second time, there is a likelihood that the revocation will not go into effect. However, the ALJ can still go off...

What happens In a criminal case when police cant I'd a suspect

Unfortunately, the more time that passes, the less likely an arrest will be made. The other thing to consider is that most felonies have a 5 year...

Is an advocate better than a public defense?

There are some really good public defenders so I wouldn't write off public defenders. Also, if your boyfriend is able to afford a lawyer, he...

It's possible if there is a conflict. For example, if the Judge can be shown to be bias or there is even the appearance that the judge cannot be...

My Son is Native American and is being Falsely accused of participating in a fight, in which one of the boys were stabbed.

What's the exact question? If the question is whether there will be an arrest, that all depends on whether a witness, usually the complaining...

Does this hurt my speedy trial motion being sent in on 11th

Your question is a little confusing so I'll make some assumptions in trying to answer it. I assume you are pro se (representing yourself) since...

As my colleagues have stated, the age of consent is the minimum age that someone must be in order to have the legal capacity to consent to sex. ...

Can a prosecutor in a criminal trial offer plea of 5 years probation and 5 years shock probation?

Typically, shock is a 6 month program. And the Dept of Corrections (DOC) must evaluate your eligibility for shock. Thus, a prosecutor does not...

I was arrested for Leander law dwi, no accident, no moving violation, someone complained about my driving.

I agree with my colleagues that the question is confusing. More clarity needs to be included. Moreover, we know nothing about you, assuming the...