Under what circumstances can a judge "modify" a sentence?

Converting a consecutive sentence to a concurrent sentence is a modification of the original sentence. You will need legally sufficient grounds...

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I'm a self employed house cleaner. I was just fired from a house for stealing money. I didn't. What happens if cops are called?

If you are the target of the investigation, there is little to no chance you will be able to convince the police you did not steal the money,...

If someone was framed for a crime and from the beginning was stating he or she is innocent can they sue?

yes, the person who framed him, but probably not the State, unless your friend can prove the State was complicit in the frame up.

If someone was charged of a crime and was actually framed, and told state attorney and your attorney you were framed, then when

As the prior answer alluded, you would only be successful if you are able to establish that the County was complicit in the frame up.

Though you did not ask a question, I surmise that you want to know whether you will be charged or not. My answer is maybe, depending on how intent...

Who would I speak to if a probation and parole officer is abusing his/her authority and the supervisor does nothing to help?

If no one in the Department of Corrections is willing to do anything, then your husbands only recourse is to file a petition/motion with the court...

If I can prove my son was at school, and prove I was at work, is that grounds for assuming my other son stole a gaming system?

In legal terms, this may qualify as a presumption that your other son took the Wii, but it would be far from the kind of proof a prosecutor would...

Unempl fraud/1st off/no record-jail time?

The 2 biggest factors, as I see it, in determining whether you will avoid jail is the amount of money defrauded and the length of time over which...

It means the DA has reviewed the case and decided to issue charges by filing a criminal complaint. As the previous answer indicated, no appearance...

How can the WDOC change my consecutive sentences to "one string" or one MR and not frustrate the judges sentencing intent?

Grouping the consecutive sentences together to determine your MR is allowed by statute. This would, therefore, not be a new factor allowing you a...