Why is my bail $10000 when everybody charged with 2nd drivingwo/prvlgs& no ins. has a $2000?

Bond determinations are among the most subjective aspects of the criminal justice system, and can vary wildly among different judges and...

I'm not sure that this will rise to the level of coercion, but it seems suspicious to say the least. If your story can be confirmed through the...

Caught shoplifting at walmart

The real question is should you pay the fee in the civil demands letter, and to that there is no right answer. It will completely depend on your...

What should I expect next? How bad my case can go?

Every criminal case is serious, and you should seriously consider contacting an attorney as soon as possible. Although what your describing is...

Will my boyfriend get his suspended prison sentence?

When a person violates their probation, the judge can reimpose the suspended sentence, or "backup time". Whether this will actually happened...

I was unusually thrown in jail on 5/4/12 for misdemeanor under the influence of controlled substance.which i now have a refferal

It is unclear from your post what exactly you are asking, but if you feel that something was unusual in your case the best bet is to talk to a...

What do I have to do to avoid jail time?

Nothing can guarantee you a particular result, but providing that video to your attorney and discussing it as soon as possible would be the place...

What type of criminal charge might result from a physical altercation with my brother-in-law?

Most likely charge applicable to your set of facts is a 2nd degree assault. However what charges to file is a decision for the State's Attorney,...

If at a hearing they say that they don't have a video and the case is post pone can they use one at the next court case date?

There are far too many details missing to answer this adequately, the answer is perhaps. If they try to submit a video after representing that...

Will i have to go to court again for probation violation?

If you picked up a new criminal case while on probation, a violation will most likely be filed. The violation will likely not go forward until...