Will getting a private attorney make difference and what kind of time is he looking at. The charges say first offense.

If this young man were my son, I would hire a private attorney immediately... Such charges carry sentences measured in years.

Why would a dropped charge still show as pending?

You cannot drop the charges. Only the government can do that. So there may well still be a pending case.

Texas universal mph

The cop had it wrong! The speed limit was lower. That's not an argument that is going to win when one is accused of speeding.

Where can I get voluntarily drug tested for my child custody case?

https://www.nationaldrugscreening.com/Massachusetts.html

It means they are going to charge you, and yes, you could be arrested. You should hire a lawyer.

What will happend if i violated my probation with a dui

That's up to your PO first (whether or not to take you to court on it) and then, if and when he or she does, to the judge. No one can answer this...

How is it that the DMV can dictate different stipulations from the courts sentencing?

I agree with Jay. The DMV is an administrative monster with significant powers and authority all its own. That's the way the licensing system is...

Assuming they went to prosecutors immediately, does that give the impression that prosecutors weren't interested?

Investigation of financial crimes takes a lot of time. I wouldn't be confident your family member is the clear yet.

How much do criminal defense lawyers get paid every hour, day, week, month and year.

Criminal defense attorney's pay depends upon a lot of factors. Lawyers set their own rates and market to find their own clients. Some want to work...

What can we do.? Why did he throw one thing out and add another. Do driver test, explain this

Your daughter needs to talk to her attorney about this, or hire her own. Your post is a bit unclear, but I suspect it was the officer that changed...