With a Deferred Judgement that has been sealed is there anyway to make it so it sealed from police/ other courts as well?

Nope. Never. I am a former judge and former prosecutor. Colorado law requires that such records be available to judges, clerks, law enforcement,...

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I was arrested for dui under drugs,case was dismissed.Do police have to give back marijuana?I am a mmj patient in colorado

Nope. And I would not push it. Possession of marijuana is still a federal offense, regardless of what CO law says about medical marijuana.

With no written custody agreement, would current custodial parent retain custody until court papers filed?

Not necessarily. Both biological parents are viewed to have equal access to the child. As a former judge, I can tell that most judges take what is...

Is it normal for a defense attorney not to show up for a Priority Conference?

Because you are already represented by an attorney, everyone is going to have to give you the response that you need to confer with your attorney...

How much time can you get if you have an escape charge while on parole?

It depends on how they charge it. If they charge it as a class 3 felony - potential is 4 - 12 years. If they charge it as a class 4 felony,...

Will you get an extra charge if you are on parole and leave a treatment center.

Yes. Both a parole revocation and probably an escape charge.

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Juvenile shoplifting?

Mr. Harkess is correct. It is too late for just a warning. However, diversion for a first offense for a juvenile is very common. That will likely...

If a defendant was ordered to pay restitution to the victim and to find out that the victim has been in prison for 8 years

Mr. Luna is correct. It does not matter where the victim is. You still have to pay restitution.

Can I sue a company for advertising "lavender" in their product when actually this ingredient is not listed in the back of it?

I seriously have no idea what damages you would have suffered. People can sue others for anything that they want. However, I expect that the body...

Should I do a plea bargain or just plea guilty?

Do NOT plea to a reckless driving charge. It is considered to be a MAJOR offense towards making you a habitual offender just like a DUI and DWAI....