If you do not have a lawyer and have a pending case, and cannot afford to hire your own, ask the court to appoint one. The answer to your question...

Will i go to prison right after sentencing

Typically they take you in custody in court. You will normally go to the county jail with a DOC hold. Then you will go to an intake center with...

To echo much of what has been said, yes and no. Legally, a PO cannot override a judge, no, of course not. However, if there is some reason the PO...

I was put on drug court for two felony drug possession charges. Quit going and been running for 4 years. How much time could get

If your two charges are third-degree felonies, then I agree, ten years is the worst that can happen. I suppose the least that could happen is...

I was advised my my PD that my case wasn’t ready so I don’t have to be there for my pre-trial.

Make sure it is clear between you and your attorney. Make sure you are being as proactive as possible with your PD - double and triple check on...

In a violation of probation case, there is a lower standard of evidence and many of your constitutional rights are limited. Therefore, it can...

It is confusing, in part, because it isn't guaranteed. There are laws that guarantee inmates credit for time already served in certain...

Im Physically disabled and on perm disability. Just got served with papers. Can my husband get half of my disability

The answer isn't a simple one, as it depends on all circumstances, but the idea of 50/50 is typically more for the division of assets or debt...

If Ther is ongoing child abuse investigation, do I have to return child to accused parent when I’m visiting parent?

If DCF has an investigation going, if they feel there is a danger to the child, they will initiate a petition, which will start a dependency court...

I need to know what steps I need to take to get my exhusbands visitation reduced or suspended temporarily, or altered?

Hello, You are correct that many jurisdictions have self-help desks and they can actually lead you in the right direction. However, here are some...