Its my first offence can I go to jail ?

I'd be shocked if you actually do jail time for this. You should demand, nicely, that the court appoint you an attorney. Good luck!

How can I get my probation violation warrant lifted without being locked up...it's for missing appointment and no address

This will be highly unlikely. I wouldn't waste the money trying to get the warrant "lifted." However, you may have to pay an attorney to try to...

Is it ever wise to sign wavers?

Only he can truly make that decision. Whenever a probation officer locks up a client of mine in a similar situation and then wants them to agree...

I need help with the legalities of my boyfriend's case.

Well, I assume, as you've provided very little to go on, that they found these items in his home or in his possession. If these items were stolen,...

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Issues from years ago

Stop talking to DFCS, that's how. You're under no obligation to speak with them.

What happens if i dont pay my fine by court date for code enforcement violations?

Well, since none of us were present when you plead nolo, we can't say for sure what'll happen. I assume you have to pay the fine before the next...

You probably can't. If they request one and you refuse, that's a violation of probation and you'll have to possibly deal with it in court. You...

Will my probation officer in Atl see if i have a warrant in Mississippi if i dont attend court for a traffic violation?

Nobody can say for certain, but if an actual warrant for your arrest is issued, then it's possible. If the probation has a computer that checks...

What will happen?

Well, in my humble opinion, definitely yes!

Do I have a case?

Well, you present an interesting defense strategy and I like it. To answer your question, yes, you do have a case. However, it's likely going to...