MY SON IS CHARGED WITH A H FELONY AND THIS IS FIRST OFFENSE AS A ADULT AND HE NEVER HAD A JUVI RECORD COULD HE GET PROBATION?

A class H felony carries a maximum if six years, divided into three years initial confinement (prison time) and three years extended supervision...

How do I legally answer this employment question...

You are correct - an ordinance violation is not a crime. Therefore, under the facts you laid out, you can answer truthfully that you have not been...

If you a issued a theft ticket for taking someones wallet, could this suspend your license?

Generally a ticket for theft would not result in a license suspension. However, if the ticket was issued without your friend receiving notice...

Generally, if a defendant in a criminal case makes a statement, that statement is admissible in court, as long as the person to whom the statement...

I have been sitting in jail on a probation hold for 40 days now. I have a hearing in January for my revocation.

Yes, you will get credit if you are sitting on a probation hold and get revoked. The same is not necessarily true if you are sitting on bail for a...

You may be able to get a "hold open" disposition, which would require you to complete certain conditions in exchange for the ticket being...

It alleges that the crime was committed with a dangerous weapon, and thus the potential maximum penalties are increased (if proven).

Generally this refers to the fact that it's a "new" potential charge for which he was arrested, as opposed to a situation in which he was arrested...

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You are generally not required to provide ID to police upon request. You are not required to answer any questions posed by officers. However, if...

Do the police have to read you your rights before making an arrest?

Generally, if you are placed under arrest or in custody, the police must advise you of your rights prior to questioning you (there are exceptions...