I got pulled over and my car got searched. I got a ticket for speeding 49 in a 35, a ticket for underage possession of alcohol.

I'm not sure what your school has to do with how you choose to handle court cases. Charges are either waivable (meaning you can "pay them off"...

What do it mean we they say your case hasn't been indictment

In order for the Superior Court to have jurisdiction over a felony case, it must be sent to the grand jury for consideration first. The grand jury...

What you describe is a fairly standard timeline for any felony case. The fact that the prosecutors have not provided discovery does not mean that...

Can I ask the judge for more time to find an attorney? I already had my first court date and my second one is coming up.

You can absolutely ask, but I would suggest that you be more specific. Attorneys are not hard to find--in fact a lot of us spend an awful lot of...

I have been charged with misdemeanor larceny. I can't afford an attorney and waived my right to a public defender.

Look into the deferred prosecution program. There are some hoops to jump through but it may be your best chance to avoid a conviction.

My boyfriend is in jail his bond is set at 60,000. He has a green card but isn't a us citizen does his bond have to go down to 1

Im not sure what you mean by "go down to 1". I think his bond situation is the same any other prisoner since immigration is not involved. Down the...

Do you think I could qualify to be a DA if I have two misdemeanors on my record (dismissed)?

Certainly the misdemeanors would not be a legal disqualification. Each Assistant DA serves at the pleasure of the elected District Attorney, so...

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Either is a possibility and it is is largely up to the judge and/or the DA. Usually when the prosecuting witness does not show up there will be...

How long would I have to wait to 'file' to expunge my arrest record if two misdemeanors charges were dismissed?

There is no waiting period required, you can file the paperwork more or less immediately.

I'm not sure that there is a practical distinction as the terms all describe the same general result that the defendant was not convicted of...