Adjudication withheld means that the court withheld a formal finding of guilt. In other words, a judgement of guilt was not entered. You were not...

Is it likely the charges would be dropped in a case like this?

While arguably these facts may technically fulfill the elements of Burglary of an Occupied Conveyance, a good attorney should be able to convince...

What prevails, the signed plea bargain paperwork or court notes from appearances?

What the Judge orally pronounced at sentencing is controlling. Through no fault of your family member, there was no 6 month program. If this is a...

How much time can he do?

Time in prison on a VOP depends on what he is on probation for, what he alleged to have done (or not done) in violating his probation, and prior...

You should hire an attorney to file a Motion to Modify Conditions of Pre-Trial Release to allow for "no violent contact". A hearing will be...

What should I do - I've been called as a witness to domestic violence between my parents.

As officers of the Court, attorneys must advise you that you have a legal obligation to show up and testify truthfully. I realize it is a...

You may be rejected from the program and sent back to start your case all over again in court. Sometimes there is some leeway from positive drug...

It sounds as if the case will be closed so that you may enter and complete a Pre-Trial Diversion program wherein your case will be dismissed at the...

Your last day of Pre-Trial Diversion may not be the day that the State formally dismisses the charge. You may be tested until that point. As far...

What's the charge if a student steals a public school teacher's private car on public school property? Is it considered federal?

It is a State Court Grand Theft Auto charge. Stealing a car in not a Federal offense. The question will be whether it is filed in adult of...