Typically not unless there is a conviction.

Husband was recently charged with dealing in stolen property... his first felony. What is he looking at?

Well the potential problem is that DSP is a 2nd degree felony and carries a mandatory adjudication- making him a convicted felon. He really needs...

Why can undercover policemen target drug addicts, give them money to buy drugs and charge them selling and posession?

Sometimes prosecutors/law enfocementhave a win at all cost mentality. Using a CI with a bad record will be a topic of cross examination- but yes...

Was I charged or detained if the case was dismissed prior to conversion and no judge was assigned for a DWI dismissal?

Typically in order to provide a breath test you have been detained and arrested. It's not unusual for a prosecutor faced with the facts of their...

Is it mandatory that you get released from jail if you are not formally charged with a crime

There are two things holding a person in jail under your fax scenario. First there's the bond on the new charge of simple battery. Second and more...

I need proof of my BAC

If you go to the clerk of the court's office usually they will retain certain records relating to your arrest. Those records may include a copy of...

I have found it difficult moving an interlock state to state. I would contact Hawaii's division of motor vehicles to ask if they offer a program...

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He pled possesion with intent thats what he was advised to do to not recieve jail time, he was given 2years prob. was not inform

Your story is not a new one. There are a plethora of clients who plead to felonies or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude that find out after...

Jail Time/ Plea for Grand Theft Felony Third Degree First Time, $375.00

You'd be an excellent candidate for PTI. PTI stands for pretrial intervention program. You're required to make an application to enter the...

I'm not sure by what authority a paralegal can practice law ie ask questions under oath of witnesses make legal arguments etc. In most...