Judge/attorney/clerk of court entered a FELONY charge on my record, when I was actually only charged with a simple misdemeanor

It looks like a typo. 124.401(5) is the code section for simple possession of marijuana. It's unlikely that there is any recourse other than the...

A bettendorf iowa detective wants to speak with me about a missing item in a clients room at work. What should I do?

You should not speak with law enforcement without an attorney present.

Can they come and get him?

If Minnesota decides to extradite him, there is a process to follow. If he waives extradition, then he will likely receive credit for the time...

Would a state attorney be able to handle my case or should I hire one? Whats the difference?

You should discuss the probability of obtaining a deferred judgment, assuming there is no defense to the stop or search of your vehicle, with your...

When are u suppose to get a plea bargain.( before trail)??? What if u haven't received a plea

Depending on the strength of the US Attorney's case, there may be no plea offer. He then has the choice of standing trial or pleading to 5 for...

The US Attorney would have to dismiss the charge as part of plea negotiations unless evidence of the narcotics was suppressed.

Convicted of possession w/ intent in 2005, discharged in 2008. Can it still be held against me during my job search?

Unless you received the grace of a deferred judgment at the time of sentencing and successfully completed probation, which would allow you to...

Do I have to work with this Detective?What charges can I expect from the amount of marijuana found in my car? What should I do?

It does not appear that you were arrested so the State is not required to bring charges against you within 45 days. If you are no longer willing...

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County jail time credit / applied to prison time

The Department of Corrections will likely credit the pre-trial incarceration period against the sentence. However, I don't think there will be any...

Never plead guilty to something you didn't do. Paying the fine is an admission of guilt. You won't have to go to court if you pay the fine, but...