Shoplifting In Colorado at Targets- (1st time offense) Pretrial Diversion?

Most states have some pre-trial or diversionary program. It is also commonly known or referred to as a first-time offenders program and usally is...

Who must petition the court for immediate release on nominal bail

If the only information you have is that the "feds may pick up the case" that means there is no active federal criminal case. You may want to...

I am being charged with burglary and trespassing and two other things but they are not as bad what could happen?

Hire a qualified crimnal defense attorney ASAP! At 18 you are now considered an adult, and you are charged with Felony Burglary and Criminal...

I agree with Kevin, the rule does apply to your case. Whether or not you have an issue with your rights being violated depends entirely on the...

I am going to be placed on house arrest in two weeks. I meet with my probation officer next week for a "check in" at which time

In short the answer is YES. By expecting to be drug tested on any visit with your probation officer you will avoid problems. Paul A. Bauer,...

PA Speeding ticket, MD license, 15 over speed limit. Should I fight it? If so, how?

I would fight the ticket. Many times if you contact the Police Officer who issued you the ticket in advance of the hearing, he may be willing to...

ARD court in PA, court date procedure for interested parties.

It depends entirely on the county. Typically any criminal court proceeding, other than a juvenile matter is open to the public. However, all...

Yes, it could be charged as a 3rd degree Felony, but doesn't have to stay that way. If your friend has not hired an attorney, I strongly would...

Im on misdemeanor probation for an assault charge. i have never been convicted of any crime involving drugs or alcohol,

You did the right thing. First, you are obligated to report any new criminal cases to your probation officer. If you failed to report the arrest...

Is it normal?

It is not a normal occurance for charges to be dropped at an arraginment hearing. Typically, charges may be dropped at either the preliminary...