The court may set the hearing on the motion for a much later date which would result in him sitting until the hearing. It's too difficult to...

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You may want to check to see if you are required to report the warrant or new charges. I know you said informal probation, but that doesn't usually...

It's criminal mischief. The punishment depends on the amount of damage. If between $300 and $750, then it's a serious misdemeanor. Under $300 a...

This is probably a question that is best presented to the Missouri section of Avvo because that state's laws will be triggered with a firearm...

You will want to see how the controlled buy was described in the warrant application versus what actually occurred. You may be able to pursue a...

Most states have a civil shoplifting recovery statute that provides for monetary damages for the value of merchandise that is not recoverable in a...

Any person who is an “unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance” is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms or ammunition...

If your "consent" is the only basis for the search, then you'll want to challenge the exception to the warrant requirement under both the Fourth...

The state can usually dismiss without prejudice and refile within the statute of limitations period. That doesn't trigger double jeopardy.

If you ordered to appear in court, then do not ignore the citation. Appear at the required date and time or a warrant may be issued for your...