You should seek a second opinion. You could check with that attorney to make sure the charge was NP'd in a way that would allow for an...

What keeps a defense attorney from using anything a person tells them, against that person?

You watch too much TV - one should not make confessions on a public forum such as AVVO. If you committed a heinous crime like burning down a...

Can I go to jail for taking someone's credit card and useing it one time ?

Yes - you could get active time for the probation violation and the new charge. How much time depends on several factors. You should retain...

Can a officer arrest you outside of his jurisdiction on a capias?

Absolutely he can arrest you. You will be sent back to that jurisdiction for prosecution.

What could happen if I violate probation for the first time?

It all depends on the nature of the violation and multiple other factors. Your boyfriend should retain counsel and he/she will be able to answer...

How much time can I get

I would suspect you have already appeared in court by now. I hope things worked out for you. I would suspect you were allowed to pay the...

Mentally ill (recent discovery) fiancé charged with malicious bodily injury, abduction (on me). What can we do?

He will be appointed an attorney to represent him and his attorney can ask for a mental evaluation. The court will order the evaluator to...

Falsely accused

The woman can redact her statement but that does not mean that the court will take any action. Prior to accepting his guilty plea the court asked...

If the couple you are referring to are adults you might want to call Child Protective Services or tell the boy's parents. If they are taking...

How long does the probation officer have to get you a court date

You have not appeared in front of a judge yet? You have acces to email while iIn jail? Obviously you should not be held this long without...