Probation violation and jail time

He has a right to appeal from the probation violation sentence. However, in practical terms he will have already served his sentence for the...

I am sixteen years old. I am being charged with the crime we committed, where my friend who was with me was not.

First getting an attorney after you have already pled guilty might help, but it is going to be very difficult if not impossible for you to withdraw...

Can I get a " no contact agreement " removed?

Since you are 14 years old and your "boyfriend" is 18 or older you are not going to be able to get a no-contact order removed. The no-contact...

If the victim does not show up to court on a first degree robbery can the accused still b charged? And if the state presents

Technically, the state can seek to have their victim arrested for contempt of court for disobeying the subpoena to appear in court. Once they get...

It sounds like a criminal charge has been filed and that the case/charge is pending. It can be pending investigation. It can be pending at some...

I was caught shoplifting at 17, not arrested and no charges were brought. Do I have a criminal record?

From what you have described it does not sound like you have a criminal record. If the police were never called and you never had to go to court...

In a criminal case, do witnesses who testified at the trial testify all over again at the appeal?

As stated in the previous answers there is no testimony taken in an appeal generally. The appeal is limited to a review of the transcripts of what...

Is it possible to secure a criminal attorney with no down payment?

Anything is possible; however, probably not very likely. Usually an attorney is going to want at least a substantial amount of money put down and...

Can i file criminal charges against a bank employee for giving out my account info?

I am not sure whether or not there would be an applicable criminal charge for this incident that you have described. Additionally, even if there...

When I turn 19 will my criminal record go away?

The answer to your question is part yes and part no. Yes, upon reaching the age of majority your juvenile record will be sealed. However, it...