The delay is probably not going to result in a dismissal (I say "probably" because they are some rare situations where the delay could be...

Can my fiancé petition for early probation release?

Your fiance needs to ask his PO whether she would be willing to submit a petition to the judge to allow him to terminate his probation early. The...

If this was a criminal case, you really needed to be represented by an attorney. The time to ask for expungement or a diversion program is at the...

Yes, you certainly can ask for that. Expect that you will probably have to perform some community service in order to have the DA (or prosecuting...

What should I do?

If you are charged with a crime (retail theft), then you have the right to have an attorney appointed by the Office of the State Public Defender...

Non-criminal convictions are not eligible for expungement under the statutes. Be aware that currently expungement simply removes or seals a...

What would the district attorney do?

Be advised that "hearsay" is a legal term that deals with the rules of evidence. If someone is willing to tell law enforcement about something that...

Can I pay off tickets that resulted in a warrant without serving jail time?

If the warrant is strictly for failure to pay, then payment of the amount due will quash the warrant.

What would the district attorney do?

Be advised that "hearsay" is a legal term that deals with the rules of evidence. If someone is willing to tell law enforcement about something...

Self defense is not gender specific. Anyone is allowed to hit anyone else if the hitting is specifically designed to stop an illegal interference...