You could be violated but you explain the background very well. It sounds manageable but ultimately it will be up to the judge whether to: impose...

When does a no contact order go into place? I haven't been told it is officially in order.

A no-contact order is issued by the court at the time of arraignment as a bond condition. If a bond condition is broken, the offender faces...

Chances of jail time for dwls1?

You definitely should hire a lawyer. Most DWLS first time are manageable but nobody can guarantee the result. Take a close look at your situation;...

What do I need to do to get the felony expunged?

Rule 1, Felony Expungement: A person who is convicted of not more than 1 felony and not more than 2 misdemeanors may petition to set aside the...

My probation officer is not allowing me to take my GED, Is she able to do this?

A condition of probation might require regular school attendance so you might have a problem here. One way to find out is to file a motion for...

What can I do?

Unfortunately, scenarios like you have described can be legitimate or based upon false accusations to keep you away from your wife and children....

Can someone press disturbing the peace charges, put me in jail, get warrant, search my apartment based on a social media post?

This is a very unfortunate situation. I can see where you are potentially thinking about a lawsuit for police misconduct. I suggest that you talk...

Can I get an early expungement for a forgery felony?

Unfortunately, you are unable to file a motion to set aside for a conviction until after you are off probation for a period of five years. There...

The prosecutor may proceed. The police may testify as to anything observed personally and admit photographs based upon knowledge. It's another...

Will I not qualify for Cpl? is there anything I can do? do they look into the situation and then make a choice or is it automati

The waiting period is 8 years with no exceptions. Other non violent misdemeanors have lesser periods. Upon conviction of a felony, you are...