What happens after someone is picked up for probabtion violation?

He is looking at most at the entire prison sentence which was suspended to probation. I recommend that he speak with a local defense attorney to...

If I'm 17, on probation, in SC an violate ..can I leave the state and come back at 18 and not get arrest for that violation?

Trying to avoid being supervised by your PO is not a good idea, and could result in a probation violation. If a judge rules that you have...

You will not necessarily go to jail, but your case will be reopened by the prosecutor. Then you will have to resolve the charge in court. I agree...

What are the basic procedures to be diverted to drug treatment for a 1st time offense?

I agree with my colleague, those are not charges you should be handling on your own. The burglary charge alone is a felony offense carrying...

My husband decide he wasn't happy and walked out can I file for a divorce or do I have to wait a year.

If you no longer with your husband, you could file for a separate support and maintenance action at this point. Without fault based grounds, you...

My daughter was the pass in a car. All 5 kids were charged with possession of alcohol. She blew a zero. How does she plead?

You should try to hire an attorney to represent your daughter prior to the hearing. If she did not consume alcohol and the alcohol did not belong...

Can i file a motion to dismiss a traffic court case for lack of evidence

It would be best to hire a criminal defense attorney to handle making motions, such as a motion to dismiss, and to represent you at either a bench...

Can I get my warrant lifted without having to spend thousands of dollars?

You're unlikely to find an attorney willing to represent you piecemeal on just the bench warrant. I would recommend seeking counsel to assist in...

Why is a charge that shouldn't come up on my record say pending ?

It is very difficult to have something removed from your record so that it cannot be seen in any of the many types of background checks. With that...

How long do I have to wait to have a felony expunged and when does time begin

In South Carolina, but for a few specific exceptions, only offenses which carry a 30 day maximum, or less, are capable of being later expunged. I...