I'm on probation due to numerous shop-lifting charges. Ive gotten a civil summons for stealing a $3.00 beer. Will I go to jail?

Definitely apply for court appointed counsel, because your income will probably qualify you for that. And as to whether you are going to jail,...

My boyfriend and brother have six class H felonies.

Attempted B&E of a motor vehicle is probably a Class 1 Misdemeanor, Attempted B&E is probably a Class I felony. As far as time, it depends on the...

What happens when a new criminal charge occurs before you're placed on probation?

The new charge will not be a violation of your probation because it occurred prior to you being placed on probation. Think of it this way: you...

You either have to appear in court or hire an attorney to appear on your behalf. I would suggest hiring an attorney, especially if you are out of...

Get a lawyer! If you blew a .02 on the alco-sensor on the side of the road and then refused, you have nothing to lose by going to trial with this...

Intoxicated and Disruptive is a Class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in jail. In all probability you would not receive that sentence,...

Can one be held without a court date for posseion of synthetic drugs?

You need to hire an attorney for your brother as soon as possible. I would be curious to know if he has an extensive criminal record based on the...

If your lawyer violated the standard of care in representing you then you could possibly sue him or her for malpractice. It sounds as though your...

Doesn't the public defender work for the state? I've always heard that they get paid to "lose"the case.?

No, that is a common misconception. The Public Defender is paid a salary by the State, but it is through Indigent Defense Services, not the same...

My boyfriend was sentenced to 120 plus 120 days to run behind one another for misdemeanor larceny What does that mean

It depends on whether or not the judge said "consecutive" or "to run at the expiration" if he did then it is 240 days. If the judge was silent on...