Is this bench warrant a mistake? Can I rectify by talking to the court or should I have counsel?

You should always retain counsel when you are dealing with an arrest warrant. Talking with the court is unlikely to resolve it - an actual judge...

It depends on the type of AMP program you had. AMP I does not involve pleading guilty, so if you violate the terms of the program by getting...

Can I go to a jail visit with active warrants ?

I would take care of the warrants before going to the jail for a visit or you could find yourself in the jail with your brother.

Can i be violated ?

Unfortunately, meeting with probation is not voluntary. If they say you have to be there, you have to be there. If you don't show, they could issue...

Commonwealth v. Muniz, made ex post facto application illegal. Is it time of offense, conviction or sentence?

The only date that matters for an ex post facto analysis is the date on which the offense was committed.

There is a great case called Commonwealth v. Byers in which the Superior Court reversed a conviction because the evidence suggested that the...

What does it mean when it says my case status is closed?

You were probably held for court in absentia. You should run your name through the Common Pleas docket search and see if a case was created at that...

It depends on the nature of the DUI and whether he has any defenses. If he blew above a .16 BAC or had drugs in his system, then he would be facing...

You can get into a lot of trouble. There is a presumption of jail time for a third degree offense in New Jersey of 2-5 years in prison. If you do...

Why would my friend have 2 preliminary hearings in a month?

There are a number of potential reasons. He could have two cases, it could have been continued, or it could have been dismissed and the...