Hello. My boyfriend got arrested last night because we were fighting. how long is he staying in jail? i am not pressing charges.

He stays in jail until he can make bail or he is acquitted at trial or the case is otherwise dismissed. You are nothing more than a material...

If you were never served with the amended charge, then you should be able to contest the enhanced charge. But you may be re-served with an amended...

I am unaware of a specific overall prohibition of running for an office based upon being a convicted felon for village mayor. A felon has a...

What are the chances of jail time for parolee with violent past committing 3 new misdemeanors and violating parole?

Pretty good chances.

Police Report

No. Police reports are not public information, unlike a blotter entry. So during the course of criminal litigation, it is incumbent upon your...

If illegal items were seized from a suspects and suspects customers location Can it be used as evidence ?

There are many legal issues pertinent to the facts you give which are very limited. Your attorney may argue at a suppression hearing that all...

Ticketed for baby not being restrained in safety seat. Restraint unfastened - baby had vomited. Do I admit guilt and explain?

You may request trial and explain necessity as a defense. It may not work as administrative offenses do not require intent, but he may find you...

Fare evasion ticket?

At trial, explain how you are not culpable.

I got an acd almost a year ago for petite larcency and I was never given another court date upon my 6 months

If you got no subsequent date, the ACD ripened to a dismissal and you are clear.

My 19 year old brother was recently stabbed by a 16 year old gang member. He may only get 6 months after being charged(felonyB

The family of the victim and the victim get to address the court in writing and at sentencing.