What should we do if some go to jail on a probation violationand it's their first offense

You should get whatever information you have about the case together and schedule a consultation with a local criminal defense attorney....

It certainly sounds like prison is a possibility here. Anytime you are talking about multiple felony priors, you are looking at prison as a real...

How much time will my boyfriend be facing on an aggravated burglary. It's his first felony. It it any way he could get probation

Even with only a moderate record he could face prison time. If he only has one prior he face 3 to 6 years on a Class C felony. However, that is...

Do I need to pay?

Generally, when this type of question is asked in criminal defense, I tell people not to pay. The demand letter you received is a civil matter, not...

How far into a speed limit zone can you be pulled over for (alleged) speeding in previous zone?

There's no distance into the next zone that matters. If the police clocked out at 66 in a 50 and had to chase you all the way home, they could...

I have an expungement hearing for obstruction of justice was also charged with aggravated murder but it dismissed what will hap?

You really should get a lawyer to help you with this. Due to the nature of the dismissed charge, you need to be prepared for the state to oppose...

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The informant's name will not appear in the indictment. It probably won't appear in the warrant affidavit either. The police and the prosecutor are...

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You should contact the lawyer who handled your case and ask what the specific terms of your probation are. They will likely find out about all this...

Can I purchase a Firearm?

You should call the clerk of courts for the court that your case was in and ask them what the final disposition of your case was. If they say...

On formal probation for 3 years total, only been 6 months (minimum 2 request travel pass) but denied... why??

Get an attorney to motion the court to modify the terms of your probation to permit out of state travel for the purposes of visiting family. If the...