Questions answered by J. Michael Bass

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I received a letter from probation stating that I have a probation revocation meeting with my PO at her office in a week.

J.'s answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

Even if you were non reporting status, I assume you still had a fine or other fees to pay and generally you must pay those even if you are not...

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Serving a four year term of probation, and I have paid off my fines, but I cannot do community service due to work/school/med

J.'s answer | Answered on May 31, 2013

I notice you are in Valdosta where I practice. I assume your issues are with a court in or near Valdosta, but this may not be the case. I can...

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In jail for violation of 2 felony probations an a new felony charge how long will it take to get a court date?

J.'s answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

I am curious to know what kind of court date you are expecting. You should ask the attorney that you hired these questions and you should ask that...

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If you're 17 can will a crimal trepassing charge go on your records as an adult?

J.'s answer | Answered on May 23, 2013

First I assume when you typed criminal trust, you meant criminal trespass. Your post raises a lot of questions. First, if you call the police on...

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If some one rents to own some thing $1,587.32 and takes off w/ the merchandise, not found for a over a year....is that theft?

J.'s answer | Answered on May 23, 2013

It is definitely a crime - theft by conversion. If you feel that you are in danger of prosecution, you need to make an appointment to see a...

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Is a sentence of 20 years fair for a theft by decepton?

J.'s answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

Without more information I cannot say whether it is fair. I would say for a first offense for someone that has never been in trouble, it sounds a...

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What can we do? this is disorderly conduct

J.'s answer | Answered on May 20, 2013

im a little confused about who got arrested. Is it you, your mother or your sister? There are a number of ways that disorderly conduct can be...

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Lawyer didn't check to find out about the plea bargain.

J.'s answer | Answered on May 20, 2013

plea offers are usually not filed in a public file such as the clerk's file. they are generally communicated to the lawyer by the district...

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I was on a pretrial diversion program and had my case deferred 3 years ago . Why is it still on my record?

J.'s answer | Answered on May 18, 2013

As stated before, you will need to do an expungement. You can either hire an attorney to make sure it is done correctly or you can do it yourself....

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I have a 18 year old son and cousin being charged with arson in the 1st degree, and burglary and gang related activity,

J.'s answer | Answered on May 17, 2013

your son needs a lawyer as he is in serious trouble. without seeing the discovery or the police reports and other reports that may be in the...

J. Michael Bass's Answers (51)

I received a letter from probation stating that I have a probation revocation meeting with my PO at her office in a week.

Serving a four year term of probation, and I have paid off my fines, but I cannot do community service due to work/school/med

In jail for violation of 2 felony probations an a new felony charge how long will it take to get a court date?

If you're 17 can will a crimal trepassing charge go on your records as an adult?

If some one rents to own some thing $1,587.32 and takes off w/ the merchandise, not found for a over a year....is that theft?

Is a sentence of 20 years fair for a theft by decepton?

What can we do? this is disorderly conduct

Lawyer didn't check to find out about the plea bargain.

I was on a pretrial diversion program and had my case deferred 3 years ago . Why is it still on my record?

I have a 18 year old son and cousin being charged with arson in the 1st degree, and burglary and gang related activity,