Can my son face jail time & is this considered a felony?
This can be a very scary time for a family when their adult (in the eyes of the law), but not mature child makes such a bad impulsive decision....
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This can be a very scary time for a family when their adult (in the eyes of the law), but not mature child makes such a bad impulsive decision....
It depends on the jurisdiction and many other factors. A traffic/criminal attorney who practices in that jurisdiction will be able to answer this...
Sometimes the pressure from an attorney helps resolve the issue faster.
Typically you are required to be served with a court date so if you were not served--service is not perfected. You can move to reopen the...
An experienced attorney will evaluate the State's case and put forward the necessary motions prior to and during trial to try to prevent a...
The sooner you contact your attorney the better. Often a court date can be arranged fairly quickly as long as your attorney waives notice...
Did you go in person to the Court? Sometimes they keep records, but don't go looking for them unless you are there. If it was conditional, it would...
There are two parts to this question: 1. The driving record--this depends on the state. A lot of time, the conviction, if already placed on your...
IF you didn't have an attorney, you may be able to have the case re-opened within a certain period of time. I believe it is 60 days. Talk to an...
The answers above are correct. The first step to take is to call the jail. Hopefully they will be helpful. If not, you may need to hire an attorney...