Is there a way to avoid jail time, for someone on probation, if they had a SA relapse that was reported?

Your friend's failure to observe the terms and conditions of her release do not bode well for her continued freedom. Yes, if the only...

If the results are important to you, then you are always well-served by having an experienced criminal defense attorney at the preliminary hearing....

What are some different strategies to help get a more lenient sentence?

You should be scared of jail time. There's an old saying that applies here. Since you apparently failed to heed that warning, then make sure that...

In your experience how often is one sentenced to jail time on a first offense of an m1 theft?

I agree with my colleague. Speak with your attorney. He or she is in the best position to help.

Codefendents

If you committed a federal offense in the Middle District of Pennsylvania, you are represented by an experienced federal defense attorney. Pose...

If plea bargain paper says 11 weekends of jail but sentencing paper says 33 days which do I have to server

Your question is posed under the practice area, "federal crime". DUIs are rarely federal offenses. Therefore, I will change your practice area to...

For time dui offender with a .0189 bac how much time am I looking at

Your question is not clear. By "for" time DUI offender, do you mean to say that you are a "first" time offender or a "fourth" time offender? The...

The attorneys who freely volunteer their time to answer questions from real people facing real legal problems here on Avvo do not have time to...

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I agree with my colleague. Discuss your concerns with your attorney.

Do character reference letters have any impact at sentejcing usually for a m1 theft no priors

Yes. In my experience, when attached to the sentencing memo filed well in advance of sentencing well-drafted, personalized letters from family,...