Felony charges do not “override” misdemeanors. If there’s a warrant for your arrest you will probably have to turn yourself in and answer the...

The judge will almost always go with the recommendation.

Judges can modify bonds at any time if it’s based on new information they receive. His lawyer can try to fight it, but given the very high number,...

What did you wind up pleading guilty to? That's going to determine whether you can get the records sealed. If it was a felony offense of violence...

Many defendants never make a statement at all. So, no, it’s not uncommon for the charging decision to be made without “hearing their side.” During...

This is common. Police often submit suspected drugs to the lab for testing prior to filing charges. When the results come back, he will get a...

Most of those orders require him to continue paying any bills he was paying before for things like utilities. Assuming he was the one paying those...

That sounds like an entry noting that you did not show up for court so a warrant has been issued, a bond has been set, and the speedy trial clock...

Probably not. But who cares? Do you really want to get arrested over and over just to be held for a while and released? Why not deal with it?

There are lots of circumstances where a sealed record can show up on an adult background check. If you are seeking employment in law enforcement,...