How does probation make sense when there is NO victim, NO crime and NO proof of a crime? Why am I on probation?

By pleading guilty to a disorderly conduct, you were convicted of a misdemeanor. When someone is convicted in this state, unless the maximum...

Generally an inmate serves 85% of the time imposed

When does a police officer have the right to begin searching your person and vehicle?

In order for a search to be permissible under the Fourth Amendment, an officer must have probable cause or a search warrant, depending on the...

If I go to trial as the victim or defendant of simple assault and domestic violence, will I need to hire a lawyer?

You do not need an attorney in this situation. You certainly have a right to have one speak on your behalf, but it is not necessary

Will my probation officer find out about my drinking citation?

it's hard to say whether probation will find out. It certainly is possible. Often times, a condition of probation is to inform your agent if you...

You certainly have a right to send mail to an inmate. However, the mail will be reviewed by jail/prison staff so make sure you don't write...

Charged w/ a crime that is a felony in that state but a misdemeanor in state of residence, possible to change after time served?

You will not be able to get the conviction level changed simply because the state in which you reside considers it a lower level offense.

He would have to sign a power of attorney form, naming you as the individual having rights to make decisions in his place

What if I'm over .08 in a non-motorized Kayak or Canoe?

You will not be charged with being .08 or more in a canoe or kayak. Neither are "motorized" and, therefore, do not fall within the MN DWI statutes

If I haven't been arrest in not convicted will this felony they are trying to charge me with have a hard time getting a home ?

If they do an extensive background search, the fact that you have an open case may come up. However, without a conviction it seems unlikely that...