How long can the county hold you without bail for charges pending?
Does he have an attorney? He certainly needs one.
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Does he have an attorney? He certainly needs one.
It sounds like your friend needs an attorney immediately.
It's more likely that you'll be appearing in State Court for those charges. You should contact an attorney before going to court.
Depending on your criminal history and the facts of this case, you may be eligible for a pre-trial diversion program where the charges are...
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Your best bet is to contact an attorney who has experience with situations like this.
You could potentially have a claim, but you would need to speak directly to an attorney who handles that type of case.
This is very serious - you need to contact an attorney immediately.
No. There are other options available if the new felony is your first drug offense.
The Statute of Limitations for misdemeanor battery is two years from the date of offense. A felony charge of this type would be four years.
You may be able to work out a speed reduction that would remove this from your record, but that would require you going to court and speaking with...