A friend of mine got arrested for violated probation. What is the next step that needs to be done for him to get release?

Violations of probation (VOP's) are very different than substantive (new) cases. The terms and conditions of probation make it such that any...

I opened credit card in minor childs name now credit says acct. restricted call fraud dept. am I going to jail whats this mean

My advise: 1). Destroy the card. 2). Pay it in full ASAP. 3). Do not use it again . 4). Do not call the fraud dept. 5). ...

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I recently got arrested on a petit theft charge but i have a a record of felony retail theft which i was convicted of

If you do not have a solid defense town expect to be convicted again and sentenced harshly. Forgetting the likelihood that the State will seek...

Can I get evidence back that was taken in a case I beat in preliminary hearing "no probable cause"?

I am not an IL lawyer and cannot comment on matters of IL law or procedure. But, I can tell you that in Florida, where I have been a...

Bail dropped from 75000$ to 10,000$ is that good? Went from party to homicide to party to robbery is that good?

I am not a WI lawyer and cannot comment on matters of WI law or procedure. But, I can tell you that in Florida, where I have been a practicing...

Mr. Quirantes is absolutely correct. That said you are completely free to accept their offer, reject their offer or counter their offer.

Why do defendants in Federal Criminal Court need to appear in court every 30 days?

In federal court usually about as fast as it takes for a pin to drop. In all seriousness federal cases proceed very rapidly. There is...

I'm flying down to Mexico soon and want to see if there are issues with having a DUI. Do they charge you to enter like Canada

Hoe's about you repost this question and tag "immigration", "borders", "customs", "international travel", etcetera - anything but "DUI" as yours is...

My son is in the county jail with no bond for attempted murder. I think that he have three prior bonds on him.

Your son is in a boat load of trouble. If you cannot afford private counsel sit tight. In less than 24 hours he will be appointed federal defense...

Will my 16-year old son be charged for shoplifting $30 worth of merchandise at Walmart?

I am not a TX lawyer and cannot comment on matters of TX law or procedure. But, I can tell you that in Florida, and particularly in Miami,...