Is there a statue of limitations on a capias in DE?

No, there is no statute of limitations for a capias. Judges issue a capias when a defendant fails to appear. In your case, it sounds like you...

Will a District Attorney normally honor a Probation officers request to recall a Probation Violation Warrant they requested?

A probation officer in DE can withdraw the administrative warrant any time. However, whether your charges getting nolle prossed automatically means...

I got pulled over at a sobriety check point I believe according to the officer that I passed all the field test but im not sure

Well you were given a citation for DUI. You should plead not guilty at any arraignment or court appearance and hire an attorney. If they offer...

Yes probably, especially since in Delaware the judges often have the witness sworn in for the plea hearing. But committing perjury and being...

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If you have been charged and not convicted does this show up on a background check?

Interesting question. The short answer is no. Most background checks only reveal arrests. However, the courts in Delaware are public and is...

Can I get jail time for a 1st time offender but not guilty

It is very difficult to say whether you are looking at jail time without knowing the actual charges. But of course, like anyone charged with a...

My attacker was charged with strangulation, what consequences is he facing?

Strangulation is a Class D violent felony with a sentence range of 0-8 years in jail. The guideline sentence is up to 2 years in jail. The...

Court appointed lawyer advised waiving my prelim he states that the only way I could have gotten the officers police report

Believe it or not, the prosecutor is not actually required to turn over the police reports under our rules. So in Kent and Sussex Counties, the...

Do I need to hire an attorney?

Well you got charged with an offense so you should definitely at least consult with an attorney. Your citation has a court date on it for an...

Work release - Delaware

The 6 months work release technically starts 12/15 and no filing is required. However, DOC generally releases inmates to work release for the last...