What are the penalties for possession of a altered serial number on a gun?

He needs an attorney immediately. The state is very harsh with regards to anything with guns involved.

You can only get diversion if you pled under the diversion statute. If you did not you should contact TBI for more expungement information.

Why do some Judges have people turn themselves in at the courthouse instead of jail to start a jail sentence?

So it is a way for the clerks and probation make sure that you come in on that specific day and not have to get a warrant out for your arrest.

Yes. You would still owe all the court costs and fees.

How much jail time is my friend facing for assisting in shoplifting?

Your friend is facing a warrant, yes. Your friend needs to hire an attorney immediately.

Whats going to happen

You need to report this immediately to your PO. If there is any chance that you can get your license back you need to do it immediately as well.

What can happen to me? I cannot afford an attorney, should I get a free one?

Having an attorney by your side is never a bad idea. If you can’t afford one I would apply for the public defender.

If i violate for a failed DT for a one year sentence of state probation

You technically violated your probation still even though after the incident you paid it off. The amount of jail time you could face would depend...

What should I do about a probation violation from 3 years ago? I violated an 11/29 3 years ago, moved to AL completed a program

I agree a local attorney can help you sort this situation out.

It depends on whether the judge has increased your bond or not. Sometimes the judge won’t if they see you have already made bond but there is no...