I think you're under a slight misunderstanding. You never HAVE to go to trial. You can always plead guilty to the charge, but the reason your...

Normally, when a Defendant's attorney doesn't show up in Court, the Judge will adjourn the case for a period of time and advise the Defendant to...

Can i get my probation violated if i end up getting infraction for no driver license and tags expire ?

It could be resolved, but that's not likely. It's not that you obtained a license before going to court, but whether you were a licensed driver...

Is probation automatic for a no contact order?

There is no way to tell whether he would have been required to do Probation regardless of how you responded. That's up to the Prosecutor, his...

No, you are represented by the State, through the prosecutor's office. That's their primary job, so you don't need an attorney for your son. You...

While I don't practice in your state, most Probation terms require you to report any new arrest to your PO right away. However, I agree with the...

Something sounds off about this. The police know they can't serve you by mail to appear in Court for a criminal matter. It must be personal...

Would it be possible that I could get my po to end my probation over the phone a couple weeks early?

Yes, it is possible, but with your record of not making meetings and making excuses, it's not likely. But it's always ultimately left up to the...

What happens if I missed my court hearing yesterday for a red light ticket written by a cop?

In NYC, they will initially issue a default judgment of guilty against you when you don't show up, but if you go in right away, they will usually...

The first answer is correct. Double jeopardy precludes the prosecutor from charging you with 1st degree murder again, but manslaughter can carry...