Can i sue the police after i was found not guilty for battery on a Leo

You may have claims for false arrest/imprisonment and excessive force. For the false arrest claim, there would need to be a showing that law...

What are the chances of someone resolving a case at a vop status hearing?

He will receive a plea offer on that day. Really his attorney most likely has already been given an offer. He will have an option to plea or set...

Daughter escaped work release- never returned after work.

She will have to do the balance of her 51 week sentence plus the amount of gain term she earned because the gain time will be forfeited. The more...

My partner has a technical violation and was arrested today, the violation is from a positive test result. this would make his

Because he was violated prior to paying the restitution, the probation will not automatically terminate. However, if he is able to pay it prior to...

What is the difference between having a record expunged vs being sealed?

If you received a nolle prosequi, then you are eligible to petition for a record expungement as long as you have no prior convictions. It is about...

I have never had a criminal background until last year I was never arrested, but was summoned to court I pleaded to enter

It will still show on a background check. Because you successfully completed diversion, then the case should be dismissed by the state attorney's...

They can't give you more than a combination (probation time plus jail time) of one year. So they would need to subtract 90 days from the yr. of...

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Jail is highly unlikely, however, the felony drug charge and the DUI have serious consequences other than jail. Of course you don't want to be a...

What would need to be proven to prosecute on the following charges in the event of.......

Someone can only be held without bond if the crime is punishable by life and the proof of guilt is evident or presption great. This is a very high...

How long does it generally take for an expungement to be completed once the Cert. of Eligibility, Petition, and Afdvt are filed?

It depends somewhat on the Judge and more so on whether the State files an objection or not. If they oppose the petition, then it is likely going...