Person with warrent

This question is as much personal as legal in my opinion. The warrants could be for something that is really marginal (in a criminal sense) such as...

My experience in that court is that they are very strict about travel restrictions for defendants who are placed on probation. I always advise...

My friends son illegally downloads movies. What can happen if he gets caught? will my friend end up in jail?

I agree with what other experienced counsel has posted above. Though pervasive and usually unenforced, if he is caught it will end up at very least...

Looking for attorney for case.

You want a good local attorney to represent you on this. The burden is low to prove a probation violation. This seems like something that could...

When does my case dismissed if I get early discharge from probation?

A motion to discharge probation early is not unheard of. If you have been entirely, or mostly, cooperative with probation you MAY have a shot....

Should I deny?

You need to look at your terms of probation. Sometimes a boilerplate term of probation is the requirement that your report police CONTACT (not a...

Accused of retail fraud . Until I can obtain an attorney , what should I do or not do ?

You need to remember that you reserve the right NOT to speak to the police. It is always a judgment call whether or not this will help your case,...

Ordinance violation for shoplifting in municipal court. Shall pay fine or reduce sentence to disorderly or something.

Normally a shoplifting is a misdemeanor, not a civil infraction. More importantly, it may in your instance have immigration consequences. Don't...

Mr. Ford is active on these threads and is well versed in the area of criminal law, his advice is sound. As the Judge in your case likely...

What if the accused is facing more than one felony charge can they apply for HYTA ?

Counselor Reiser's answer is really on point. HYTA status is discretionary and it can be recommended by prosecution or argued for at sentencing. I...