How much time can my friend possibly face for a "revocation of probation" charge. He's supposed to go to court for this in Augus

It depends on the level of the offense to which he pleaded guilty and how much jail or prison was suspended. Burglary in the third degree is an...

What are grounds for operating without owners consent?

These are the elements of the charge. The state would have to prove each of these beyond a reasonable doubt: (a) Any person; (b) who shall...

You are correct. If he is unable to post bond, then he can ask the district court to review his bond and modify the conditions of his release,...

What are my options?

As you mentioned, you don't have any evidence to believe a crime has been committed against your friend or her mother. Under the circumstances, you...

What is the possibility of him getting out on a reconsideration or first parole?

It's difficult to predict what the court may do on a request to reconsider the sentence. Sometimes, the court intends for the sentence to shock the...

The bonding company may have asked the court to be relieved of its duty under the bond. In that case, your son would be jailed pending trial unless...

If the victim of a criminal case is charged with a crime similar to that of the accused is their testimony valid in trial?

Did your cousin waive his right to a one-year speedy trial? If not, then he should move to dismiss on those grounds. The court will need to make a...

Yes, law enforcement officers can drive faster then the posted speed limit (who is going to stop and cite the officer?) And, yes, the left lane is...

You won't be able to remove it now that you've paid the fine. Smart move, though, to remove the tint. I wouldn't worry about ticket affecting your...

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If your DL is revoked for an offense under 321J, which includes OWI as a result of the presence of any amount of a drug metabolite, even if that...