Typically, a PTI violation involves the case getting put back on the active docket. Because you violated, there's a chance you won't be viewed as a...

What will happen if i dont comply with the community service hours issued with a juvinile cival citation of possession of pot.

A civil citation is way around the criminal justice system. If you don't do what is required, I would expect the juvenile to face criminal charges....

The crime of "child abuse" does not require a familial relationship.

What if you score a 44. What is the most time you can and what is the less time you can serve

Possession of cocaine is a third degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison. The "44 point" threshold dictates the lowest permissible...

That depends on many factors. For instance: 1. The crime 2. The nature of the violation 3. Your criminal history 4. Your scoresheet 5. Whether...

You hired a lawyer, he/she should know your case best. A second DUI within 5 years carries a mandatory jail sentence if convicted.

Why am I on Felony probation for pleading No contest to a Misdemeanor which was reduced from a felony?

Often, cases that come in as felonies and are later reduced to misdemeanors are still supervised by the Department of Corrections. At this point,...

Can I avoid going to jail?

The short answer is, yes, you can go to jail. The better answer is you need to get an attorney ASAP so this charge gets dropped before you catch a...

Why won't my police department release my iphone back to me after being awarded pre-trial intervention?

If you don't successfully complete PTI, then the charges can come back and there might be evidence on the phone. The State will attempt to hold...

Is it possible to get probation, house arrest, etc. when you have a mandatory minimum sentence?

If he was turning himself in for a mandatory minimum sentence, I'm not sure why you were asking about possible probation/house arrest? The other...