I've never seen anyone drug tested at an arraignment. As mentioned, you could hire private counsel to waive your appearance at the arraignment...

What can a PO officer search when I live with someone on probation? And what are the rules?

A probationer and his home / car are subject to search at any time. Anything illicit found can be used as grounds to violate your boyfriend. They...

My sons father has right to see child accordingly as agreed on in court, but he's been bad.

This is tricky, but if he shows up and attempts to take your child and drive him/her around while under the influence, you should do everything you...

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What are the chances of winning an VOP instead of taking a plea deal?

You'd have to sit down with a lawyer and discuss everything in detail. There's no way to know if there are defenses available with the limited...

Can my bf be given 12 points for "new felony conviction" if he hasn't pled guilty to the felony vop yet?

The scoresheet may not be correct. Wouldn't be the first time an ASA has improperly filled out a scoresheet. Bring it to his attorney's attention...

No one can answer that for you. Be safe and just stay clean. Good luck.

What will happen at an arrangement for a Petit Ret Theft case (vs Walmart) if I have a prior, that was closed years ago?

At arraignment, you'll be appointed the Public Defender. When that happens, set up a meeting with them. They'll have all of the details of your...

If someone is on State Probation and receieve a criminal citation that doesn't involve them going to jail will that cause a viol

If someone is on probation and they receive a criminal citation, it will violate their probation. It doesn't mean they'll go to prison...

What is the sentence of a burglary and battery?

If it's charged as a burglary with battery, it is punishable by life in prison.

You can ask the court for a hearing date, but you cannot represent him as you're not barred. Additionally, they typically don't transport...