If you pay restitution is it a conviction of guilt?
No. Generally speaking, paying restitution pursuant to a PTI agreement is not a conviction. If you comply with all the terms of the PTI...
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No. Generally speaking, paying restitution pursuant to a PTI agreement is not a conviction. If you comply with all the terms of the PTI...
It really depends on what the is the basis for the decline memo. As my colleague opined, it may be that they considered the matter a civil issue...
If she was charged with the criminal version (as opposed to the civil version) then yes she may be entitled to a public defender. She may also be...
This is a tough situation all the way around, and unfortunately quite a few people sit in prison having been wrongfully convicted. This message...
I would immediately contact an attorney that has experience in the traveling to meet a minor / using a computer to seduce, solicit, or entice a...
It depends on how the order is written. Usually in a case like this you should have asked for concurrent and coterminous (which means it will...
You asked two questions: 1. Stick with the PD, and 2. Charge reduction. I will venture to respond to each question. 1. The PD. Generally...
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Typically there has to be a reason for you to be violated (such as you failed a drug test, failed to appear for an appointment, or you committed a...
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Some information isn't adding up. If you received, and completed, PTI then the case should have been dismissed. Just because a case is dismissed,...
Unfortunately for you the case can continue through pretrials as long as the court allows. A pretrial conference or case management happens when...