Domestic violence, charged as a second offense, carries a maximum possible punishment of 365 days in jail, up to 2 years of probation, fines,...

Can I hire a lawyer to appear for me?

You can hire a lawyer to represent you, but you will be required to attend all court dates because driving without a license is a misdemeanor...

I was caught for 3rd Degree Retail Fraud and I'm 17. What should I expect on my arraignment day?

At your arraignment do not plead guilty. You will need a lawyer to help you get the best possible result, including HYTA. If you are indigent you...

Can a misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia be taken off my record?

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If the victim does not show up at the pre exam on a dangerous weapons charge can they bond it over to circout court

Witnesses are not required to appear at a pre exam conference. Witnesses need to appear for the preliminary examination in order to present...

Misdemeanor for selling tobacco to a minor?

It may be possible to negotiate the resolution of this in a way where this does not appear on your record. Your lawyer can negotiate this matter...

It may be for strategic reasons if the case goes to trial. In most domestic violence cases in which their are prior instances of assaultive...

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There is a good chance the Court will let you leave the State to attend school. However, the Court may require you to test for drugs and alcohol...

If a police officer records a conversation between us but has not read me my Miranda rights yet is it admissible in court?

It is possible that the statement would be admissible, because Miranda only applies to custodial interrogation. I am assuming you were not in...

Should i plea no contest for theft.

The reasons someone pleads no contest to a criminal charge include: potential for criminal liability; potential for civil liability; lack of memory...