It could happen. The prosecutor could amend the citation. You'll need to hire a lawyer if you want any chance of keeping it off your record.

What do I do?

You're not going to jail. Judicial Diversion is a viable option. Small county judges like to pressure defendants into taking diversion,...

My friend has been accused of a probation violation and is now in jail awaiting his trial.

YOU can't do anything, but a lawyer can. Your friend should have a bond, I suggest he make it. It's always easier to negotiate a VOP when the...

My 16 year old has been charged with burglary and theft of property, because an 18 year old said that he was there with him.

First, get a lawyer. Your son may have several defenses. He may have an alibi for his whereabouts at the time of the burglary, and the state would...

Probation time

Sounds like the VOP was dismissed. If you violate on the new case you'll be sentenced to the crime pled, so the misdemeanor.

Nashville, late at night, downtown? Sounds like they were fishing for a DUI. If you received at ticket my advice would be to hire a lawyer to...

Misdemeanor theft....under 500. Not guilty! Citation states I have to go be fingerprinted and photographed this weekend? Do I?

The citation was issued in lieu of arrest. You DO have to be booked and processed. If you show up to court without having been fingerprinted the...

Why would bond be denied and no court date set

Every person is constitutionally entitled to a bond except for capital cases. Murder is death penalty eligible. Your friend needs a star lawyer to...

Paperwork should have been mailed to your residence telling you that you were indicted and to report to court on a certain day. Call the Criminal...

I know a sex offender cant live within 1000 ft of school, park..etc...but can he visit a relative that may live within 1000 ft

No. The way the law is currently written, he can't be within a restricted area for any reason.