Can home invasion robbery w/firearm be reduced to aggravated assault with a firearm and come under the youthful offender act?

There are a couple different issues in play here. First off, the home invasion robbery is a very serious charge and carries a life sentence (max)...

The Violation of Probation procedures? Preponderance of Evidence? State attorneys in different districts working together?

Here's the deal. You are dealing with different burdens of proof for these issues. At trial on an open charge (not a violation of probation), the...

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My fiance and I were charged with 2nd offense, but have never been arrested before. What can we do?

Once the state attorney reviews the case during their investigation, they will probably realize you have never been convicted of a prior theft...

It sounds like you and your co-defendant took different paths in this case. You took a diversion program, and your co-defendant likely did not. It...

I was arrested on VOP after a DUI, could my VOP charge be dropped if I have evidence I was wrongfully arrested?

When you are arrested for violating your probation, you will have a few options. Either admit you violated your probation and work out a deal with...

I got a court hearing for possession of dry equipment (paraphernalia). I need to know what kind of sentencing this can have?

The maximum penalty for possession of paraphernalia is 1 year in the county jail. But don''t fret. With your lack of criminal record, the...

Can my fiance be CONVICTED if he is Innocent of Petit Theft( has 2 priors)? No evidence was found on him? Should he go to trial?

Fighting the case at trial is certainly an option for your fiance. But you need to make sure you hire an attorney who knows and understands...