If you have a revcation withheld sentencing but no sentence date

You will be scheduled for a sentencing hearing before the court that imposed the original probation disposition (or the Judge who now has that...

Do I have to a parent if I'm 17 in court? Or am I going to go to jail?

This could be either a municipal citation, or a criminal charge (misdemeanor). Either way, it's probably a good idea to consult with an attorney...

I received a second retail theft citation in the last 5 months. Is it possible to get a second chance with the states attorney?

It may be possible. Different city attorneys handle these things in different ways, and would take into consideration individual circumstances. You...

There is no statute that requires charging in 72 hours, or within any specific time after an arrest. (As noted above, there are statutes of...

What to expect??

With no prior record, you may well be able to obtain a favorable resolution to a situation like this. You should consult with and be prepared to...

How do i contest a speeding ticket

These can often be reduced- either in terms of points or the fine. You should consult an attorney from the area in which you received the citation....

All of my bags were searched by police. Is this illegal search and seizure? More specific information

There may be an issue with the search, but these are very fact-specific situations. You should consult with and hire an experienced attorney.

All of my bags were searched by police. Is this illegal search and seizure?

It depends on a number of facts that aren't in your question. Where you under arrest when the police searched? Had they already given you a...

If it does not require a court appearance, it's likely a non-criminal ticket. Often these can be resolved with a "hold open," which ultimately...

If he's been convicted and remanded, that means he's facing sentencing next. If the case is just starting, there may be a bail hearing next. It's...