Sounds like you have a defense to this charge. There is some case law on this issue that may be helpful to you. Even if someone does give a...

Who decides pretrial diversion? How long does it take to know if you're accepted?

The State Attorney's Office is the entity that decides whether or not to allow you into a diversion program. Often times in a "victim" case, they...

What am i facing for a techincal on misd probation?

It is impossible to tell you a likely sentence without more facts, but a violation subjects you to the maximum possible penalty all over again. A...

As you may know, a first degree felony is punishable by up to 30 years in prison and often have minimum mandatory sentences attached. Often some...

If i get a record sealed or expunged..would it still come up on a background check? are sealed and expunged the same?

The record should not come up on a background check, however those websites that parade your mug shot all of over the internet are not affected by...

What can happen in court for being illegal & an expired driver lic over 4 yrs, the police took my license when I got pulled over

As previously stated, this is a second degree misdemeanor with a maximum possible penalty of 60 days in jail. Assuming your record is not...

How much time can you get if you have 4 burglary/dwelling not occupied no firearm charges?

Each residential burglary carries a maximum of 15 years, for a possible maximum total of 60 years on the burglaries alone. He will likely not do...

I know that you are aggravated by this harsh sentence, but if you do not follow your probation requrements to the T, you will find yourself back in...

10 years for sexual battery?

These cases totally depend on the facts and the how far the victim is willing push. It is impossible to tell you if this is a good deal without...

As a former prosecutor, I can tell you that these are the most difficult cases to deal with. The State must look at the ADMISSIBLE evidence and...