Can a person be charged as an adult for crimes they committed as a minor? Ex. Sexting with people your age.

Yes. You can be charged as an adult depending on your age, and the severity of your crime. Simple sexting is not a big deal, but if revealing...

I was sentenced to 5 yrs serve 1 then probation and i was in jail for 6 months. Credit for time served release on time served.

You can find out by getting a copy of the sentencing order. This will state what the judge ordered.

I have a question regarding a failure to appear charge in Dekalb Co in Georgia.

It's always a good idea to hire an attorney. However, depending on which court your case is in you may be able to simply pay at the clerk's window.

My 19 yr old was charged with hit and run. No injuries..person that hit him was menacing toward him so my son go t scared

Your son has a defense to this charge. There are several different ways to attack this issue. Tomorrow you should request a continuance to speak...

Her probation cannot be extended beyond 72 days. However, if her probation was stayed for several days due to the violation (or if a warrant was...

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Parole violator has hold lifted and charges cleared but still in jail. Why

The jail probably hasn't been informed about the release. Have his attorney notify them.

My grandson has been in some trouble my daughter had done everything to get him help. He was in ydc he told on his syk evaluatio

You can refuse, but he won't be placed with you if you do.

I was placed on conditional probation for a mip of acohol paid my fines and completed half of my community service hours

Yes. It is possible to get straight probation on the new charge.

Is it better for me to do pretrial diversion or have a jury trail in a simple battery charge?

Only you and your attorney can answer this question. However, diversion is a great way to avoid a conviction, possible jail time, and remove the...

What happens if you are arrested for a felony drug charge while on probation?

Your friend could have his probation revoked, and get sentenced to jail time.