My boyfriends last battery charge was a felony on a 65yro & was released in 2011 with 3 yrs probation till 2014, he was just

If you did not want your boyfriend to go to jail - why did you call the police to begin with? The state attorney (prosecutor) does not represent...

Every witness who testifies in court at any hearing is subject to cross examination by the prosecutor & questioning by the court.

Foreign Student caught shoplifting at Macy's but did not get arrested, told I would be going to court. Please help me.

You should hire an attorney ASAP! A theft charge can affect your visa!

Can you get a bond at a bond hearing without a lawyer present

Maybe. Are you sure the court date is a bond hearing? Your boyfriend should ask the court to appoint the public defender if he cannot afford an...

Violation of probation due to not paying court costs,and fines... what are the consequences how long can you spend in jail?

It depends on what charge you are on probation for. You face the maximum penalty for the underlying charge. However if the only violation is...

When does an uinrepresented defendant get his chance to plea bargain?

You should have pled not guilty & the court then would have set another court date. This would have given you time to hire an attorney who would...

I got a PTA for the second time yesterday,first time charges were dropped after taking an 8hr class,what can i expect this time?

I agree - most judges & prosecutor's offer harsher sentence for a second offense of the same type. Especially if it was just a year ago.

Im being charged with burg. of an unocc. dwelling, grand theft first degree and third. i have a co defendant james wiggins.

Hire a good attorney ASAP!! A confession does not always mean a prison sentence!! However a burglary of a dwelling does score prison. But a good...

Somewhat wrongfully accused should I be worried?

You should hire an attorney ASAP. Your attorney will provide your correct info to the prosecutor in order for them to run a new rap Sheet on you....

Can you request to go to a prison near family?

Not usually for a state charge. If he is being sent to federal prison then it might be possible.