This is my first drug possession charge, previous assault conviction from 8 yrs ago for DV, how is new charge counted?

It depends on how your first case was resolved. You still may be eligible for some sort of diversion program getting these cases dismissed. I...

Hello there i would like to know whats the max sentence for Burglary inhabition

I would need some more information it appears you're asking how much for a residential burglary meaning that the burglaries charge of someone's...

What should I expect?

You should expect to either enter a not guilty no contest a guilty plea and do not expect the officers who made the arrest or conducted the...

Can you sue for rape or sexual assault? and if so could you do it without sending the person to jail?

Yes in a civil suit where you could collect monatary damaged against the assailant. This involves filing a civil suit.

Usually it takes somewhere between 25 and 40 days for the prosecuting attorney to file charges and set a court date. Your cousin will ultimately...

I had a theft case and my case is closed on 05/09/2012 as a Disposition: convicted

Once you enter a plea voluntarily the court will go through what's called a plea colloquy this is to ensure that you understand the ramifications...

How can it be that my son has been denied a public defender in the Hennepin court system?

Based upon the Information you provided it appears on the face that he would qualify for a public defender. I'm not sure what conversation took...

I'm 14 and got caught shoplifting in Carson City, Nevada,

Your case along with the police report will be sent to the state attorneys/District Attorney's Office for them to make a decision to file or not...

I'm facing misdemeanor theft charges.it's coming down to either trying to a stay of adjudication or jury trial, what should i do

In cases like these you really need to sit down and make an appointment with your current lawyer and go over the entire case in detail. Even...

I got caught shoplifting. Will taking a DNA test/6 hour class clean my record?

It would be inprudent to give you legal advice without understanding more about the facts of your case or defenses that you may have. The best...