You will be prosecuted in juvenile court and may likely be given an opportunity to participate in a first time offender diversion program. This...

How can I avoid having to testify in person without the case being dropped? Is there a way I can press for jail time for him?

No. If you want jail or for the case not to be dropped you must testify in person. Even if there is other evidence, such as photos, the Palm Beach...

I have a bench warrant for failure to appear on a misdemeanor traffic violation. Its four hours away from where I live.

Maybe yes, maybe no. Depends on the charge, the prior criminal history and many other factors. You need to hire a lawyer to help.

I just got a battery first offense, they offered me a 200$ fine, and be done with it, and I have court tomorrow, should I take t

$200 fine could mean pleading guilty and receiving an adjudication and court costs. There is no way to tell from the info available. You need a...

1st DUI w/ Serious Bodily Injury to Another. What can happen to me?

First, do not post specific facts such as you did in a forum of this nature in the future. Any admission you make can be used against you and you...

What are possible plea arrangements for grand theft auto?

There is not enough information given to provide a valid opinion. It could be anything from misdemeanor trespass to prison time for the GTA. hire...

Can my BF have a shoplifting charge expunged if he was tried as an adult?

If he was CONVICTED or adjudicated guilty the NO he cannot seal or expunge. Is he a convicted felon? Can he possess a gun? If he cannot, then he...

My son stole from a store contents valued over $400. Police wrote it up as intent to steal and a misdemeanor.

It is possible that he is charged with a felony, but that is the decision of the State Attorney's Office, not the police. Usually, the State will...

I took a class 4 felony probation plea deal that entailed 2 year felony probation for a pcs charge..( headache pills)

It sounds like you have already accepted the plea and are currently on probation. if that is the case, you probably cannot appeal the sentence....

More information is needed before your question can be answer. Those are abbreviated notes from a clerk's computer system. The system of notation...