If we go to trial for depravation...

Not guilty results in dismissal of the criminal charge, yes. Your child custody issue is separate. The North Dakota department of child services...

I'm being charge with drug sales and gang enhancement. can i get strick out if I already have 1 strike & another stricken

1 strike and another stricken? Do you mean 1 strike, and another strike from a previous case, for a total of two strikes? Then yes, you're staring...

When can my friend in jail expect a court date?

Your constitutional right to a speedy trial is not a time limit, but more of a weighing test. If there is no prejudice against the defendant, the...

I have had a warrant in 3 different jurisdictions for over 8 yearonhow can I get this settled without going to jail

Magic? Most judges don't like it of you ignore your obligations to court for years. 8 years. Most judges put you in jail for that, at least...

What is the normal punishment for failing a drug test on probation for a DUI 1st? And is it really in my favor to hire a lawyer?

The judge has been in court a lot. So has the probation officer. So has the prosecutor. So have any police officers involved. If you go without...

What will happen if you violate your first offender probation (felony) for a misdemeanor shoplifting charge?

Your probation officer will file a violation of your probation. If found in violation, your first offender status will be revoked and you get...

I also have a letter from an attorney trying to collect for Kroger I got kicked off their property for an accusation of theft .

These collection letters are usually just a scare tactic. If you read it carefully, it says paying it won't stop anybody from prosecuting you. Most...

Police Questioning over the phone. Should i seek legal aide?

"I do not want to talk to you. If I am not under arrest, this conversation is over and I am leaving/hanging up. If you wish to ask me any questions...

South Carolina drivers are required to get an interlock installed for all DUI convictions. So, yeah, almost certainly they will make you get one on...

After being arrested and released on supervison, how long does the DA have to indict in DC? Felony charges

The D.C. statute of limitations on felonies is 3 years of 6 years, depending on the felony. You can't file to dismiss a case that doesn't exist, so...