The arrest, charge, and disposition is and will remain non-public during the duration of the probation. If you violate the probation, the...

Why did they take my license plate?

If a driver is arrested for a violation of the law that requires the court to order immobilization of a vehicle, the officer must confiscate the...

Tell the judge/magistrate everything that you just typed (except the "ding ding" part, as it sounds counterproductive because you wouldn't know...

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Will criminal charges be filed?

The criminal charge would be embezzlement or false pretenses under $200. Both are misdemeanors punishable by up to 93 days in jail, and/or up to a...

What's the best way to defend a ppo order that was extended for 3 months, due to the respondent requesting termination?

The best way to defend your PPO, as the petitioner, is to go to court with proper evidence. In your case, you'll want to subpoena the police...

Does the arraignment paper work from the jail have to have all charges on it? Can they add to this at the arraignment?

No. The paperwork from the jail isn't the official court pleading (charging document) unless it's a misdemeanor complaint or a ticket. In either...

First time caught with marijuana, do I need a private defense lawyer?

That is the question of the hour...it's right up there with "the chicken or the egg?" If you can AFFORD your own attorney, I suggest that you hire...

Not fingerprinted but now they want to

Absolutely. It's a court order to submit to printing. You must do so. Otherwise, you can be held in contempt, jailed, and guess what? ...

Proving Juvenile records that are sealed?

Are you assuming that the records are sealed or have you actually checked? Not all juvenile records are sealed. In any event, the court can...

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Is there a max amount of probation time on a first offense Domestic Violence if you plead guilty to avoid max 93 day jail time ?

The max is 2 years of probation. Withdrawing your plea after sentence is extremely difficult. You must request do so within 6 months of the...