Can a case be dismissed before even going to court?

If the prosecutor believes there is not enough evidence, he or she may decline the case, which would result in there being no case. That's not...

How long can the county hold some one with out a court date?

Within three days of the arrest, the PO is required to inform his or her supervisor. Within thirty days of being notified, the supervisor is...

Was charged with Dom assault 3rd, wife didn't press charges, officer did. I'd like to just plead guilty, can I represent myself?

Just pleading guilty is a bad idea. So is representing yourself. Unfortunately, our system does not reward you for coming into court and admitting...

I'm on probation in Holmes county ohio and I lied to a cop about a fight me and my boyfriend got in to

You could be charged with falsification and could face a violation of your current probation. In the end, as Mr. Beck has noted, you may be exposed...

Do I have to settle for a 50/50 claim because my son made an attempt to evade the vehicle that ran a stop sign and struck them?

Speak with an attorney. If you can establish the other driver was at fault, you should be able to go after his or her insurance.

WHAT IS MY LEGAL STAND ON THIS? AM I GOING TO JAIL OR HAVE TO APPEAR IN COURT IF SERVED?

It sounds like you are being sued. A lawsuit is civil, not criminal, but when you are served with a complaint and summonsed to appear in court, you...

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When does someone exactly become a felon?

I think the answer here depends upon why you are asking. To the average person, another person becomes a felon when he or she commits a serious...

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Can my state probation state probation in another county be violated if I was dismissed from a rehab without legit cause?

You need to discuss this with an attorney. If you are clean, you want to get a test done to prove it, and you want to get the rehab director's...

I for one encourage you to attend, or at least send a lawyer in your stead. If something unexpected comes up, who knows what will happen. Yes, the...

I left a prop 36 sentence. A no bail benchwarrant was ordered. 13 years later got picked up with no new charges. Prop47 reduced

It sounds like the court ordered formal probation because he or she is not convinced you will comply and wants to keep an eye on you probably...