Missed scheduled court date but got to make it up 2 hours later and had hearing. Now is in jail for bench warrant missing court

Unfortunately, this happens. The defendant's attorney should be able to contact the prosecutor and reach an agreement to have the judge immediately...

I would like to obtain some insight on whether I should take a voice distress test that am being requested to do by police?

You should not do anything without retaining a lawyer for advice. It rarely makes sense to voluntarily give statements or evidence to the police....

You are always better off with a lawyer if you have to go to court. A summary offense is not as serious as a misdemeanor or a felony, but it is...

My spouse is on parole and on his last month and he just got arrested for retail theft. Is he going to jail?

Yes, he will likely spend some time in jail with a parole detainer until the case is resolved. If he is convicted, he will receive jail time for...

Probably not. It is not up to your dad. Prosecutors and police decide whether or not to bring charges. It is also not statutory rape. It is...

WIll i go to jail this is my second retail thief in a year and half ? What happen 2my kids if i go to jail They got no 1 but me

Jail time is always possible for criminal offenses. With that said, retail thefts do not typically result in jail time as the initial sentence....

Should someone involved in a fight file a criminal complaint against the other party after that person filed one against him?

Yes, you can file a private criminal complaint. Just because someone else filed one first does not prevent your friend from also filing one....

My boyfriend has been in jail for 90 days for 1st DUI now the court is putting him on house arrest but we don't know why?

It is unlikely that someone would be help in jail for 90 days on a first offense DUI. Bail is typically set at ROR. Unless he has an extremely bad...

The bench warrant must be addressed by the judge within 72 hours of arrest assuming the arrest was in the county that issued the bench warrant....

What are the consequences for an underaged drinking citation as a passenger in the car?

You could end up with a summary conviction, fine, and driver's license suspension if you plead guilty or go to trial and lose. Some jursidictions...