What happens when a person disputes the allegations at a probation violation hearing?

As other attorneys in the forum have correctly noted, anyone facing a petition for violation of probation has rights in every jurisdiction,...

How much money am I looking at to get a lawyer to go to court for me while I am in a different state?

Attorneys' fees can vary greatly depending on many factors, including the court where charges are pending, the complexity of the specific case, and...

There are very significant differences. A 5K motion is a motion to reduce sentence filed by the government, based on a defendant's "substantial...

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There are a number of reasons that a case can be dismissed upon a motion by the defense, and an attorney would need to review the specific motions...

Rapid REPAT / federal inmate

It is often difficult to determine how the REPAT program (and other similar programs) will work in a specific case, per the link below to a...

If I press charges on somebody for theft of property how do I take back the chargemy property was returned and there was no harm

It can sometimes be difficult to convince prosecutors to drop a case once the police and attorneys have already initiated prosecution. However,...

Anyone facing a possible violation of probation is best advised to consult with either the attorney who originally handled the underlying case, or...

Should I consult a lawyer for false arrest?

Based on the facts presented, it sounds as though the questioner posted bond for a criminal case relating to the driver's license. The best advice...

As other attorneys in the forum have correctly noted, a defendant with warrants will ideally retain local defense counsel prior to surrender, so as...

A person on a federal case doesn't go to a federal prison but does it in state prison is that because the person toon a 5k

There are many reasons a defendant can receive a sentence below the guidelines in federal court, and there are also many reasons that a person may...