Before the state decides to pick up charges what are the things they look at prior to making the decision to prosecute?

They will make the decision based on the facts, law and evidence. If the case involves an accuser, the level of cooperation from the accuser can be...

How many years can you get if charge with 1st degree felony and First Violation of Probation

I agree with my colleague. A first degree felony is the most serious level of felony. For which charge was the person placed on probation? How far...

The person will only be eligible to expunge if the charges were dropped, they can seal if they received a withhold of adjudication. They can begin...

What should I expect if I hired an attorney for a DWLS from a DUI charge although I had an interlock still in my car?

Driving on a DUI suspension usually means jail if found guilty. Your plea offer will likely also include jail. Follow your lawyer's advice.

When a case management date has been set, how do I let the court know I'm unavailable. What motion do I need?

If your case is in Orange County, you must attend case management. I have seen the judges issue bench warrants for people (even those with...

Violation of probation.

I agree with my colleagues. Especially in Orange County, the state will go forward with the VOP because the standard of proof is lower: a...

Help! I need a lawyer. My boyfriend got a VOP

You'll want to hire a lawyer to go out to the jail and talk with him. Also, the lawyer can file a bond motion and talk to the state about an offer....

Charged for Battery

You need legal counsel. The State only has to show an unwanted touch to prove battery. I need more info. Do you know if he wants you prosecuted?...

DWLS while on DUI probation is one of the worst ways to violate. The only worse way to violate would have been to get another DUI. Unfortunately,...

How do you begin the divorce process when mostly everything is agreed upon including parenting time?

I agree with my colleagues. Go on the site, download a Marital Settlement Agreement and Parenting Plan, sit down together and fill it out. If you...