I was charge with domestic violence simple. I have a previous felony (battery on a police officer). What can i do?

The state can sometimes still proceed even if the alleged victim wants the charges to be dropped. Ultimately the decision is entirely in the hands...

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I have to do 2 years of community control, May 10th 2011 will make it one year.

Look at it this way, the worst that can happen by asking for early termination is for the judge to say no. You have nothing to lose. I do want...

Why do judges not undetstand?

It really depends on what the questions are. Some questions may have been relevant to whether you were able to knowingly and intelligently waive...

When u get arrested for a vop y does the vop stay even if the charge is droped?

A criminal offense is distinct from a VOP and they have different standards. A new criminal charge must be proven by the state beyond a reasonable...

When a person is arrested the police must also submit an affidavit or arrest report. For certain criminal traffic offenses the police can write a...

What can or cant cops do?

Generally in order for there to be a charge that will stick, the escort will have to agree to perform a sexual act in exchange for money or the...

Resisting an officer without violence is a first degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail. The two priors you have won't be able to...

I am a wheelchair bound person. Can I carry a 6 inch blade for defense purposes?

You are not allowed to carry a knife unless you have a concealed weapons permit. Carrying a concealed weapon is a misdemeanor. Pocket knives are an...

Injunction in place, questionable pictures surfacing.

It depends. If these pictures were sent by the person whom the injunction is against to the person who petitioned for the injunction, then such...

Generally, yes. When someone is arrested, the police send a complaint to the court and to the state attorney. The state attorney can file an...