How long after being detained can I be brought to court for a charge?

It depends on the level of the charge. I'm assuming you are charged with a misdemeanor since you received a notice to appear as opposed to being...

What will happen if my mother went to jail for violation of an injunction while on 1 year of probation for two Level M charges.

The new case, violation of an injunction, is also a misdemeanor offense punishable by a maximum of one year in jail. However, the more serious...

A man ripped me off for $460. and is blackmailing me. I understand he had done several women this way.

Assuming you have done nothing wrong in this situation, then you should contact the police and report a theft. The police will take a statement...

I'm on probation in Florida, but now while residing in New York, I had gotten arrested.

You will likely be violated based on the new arrest. However, if your charge(s) were dismissed and not filed on, then an attorney may be able to...

How to get my record sealed or expunged

You can get one case sealed or expunged in your lifetime if you are eligible. If your case was dismissed, you may be able to get your case...

Attempted second degree murder element, help??

It is important to remember that second degree murder does not require premeditation like first degree murder, just a disregard for human life. As...

My boyfriend was currently accused of a crime from 2010 that he is now awaiting trial.

What likely happened is that the bond on the old charge was revoked due to picking up new charges while out on bond. His attorney can file a bond...

Transferring probation across state lines is done through the interstate compact, and it is common. The receiving state has to accept you and it...

I received an Ajudication withhel in a 2nd degree misdeamnor case. It was for petty theft. Will this affect me from getting jobs

It just depends on the company. Because adjudication was withheld, you were not "convicted" of the offense. However, unless you get the case...

If a case status is closed and the action of prosecutor is dropped/abandoned, what does this mean for the defendant?

Would not know the answer unless I was able to look the defendant up. You can try to look him up on the jail website if possible or contact the...