My husband turned his self in this morning, because he missed a court date. I checked the computer, it said straight time ?

When I use and hear the term "straight time," typically it is associated with time in the County Jail (or "workhouse") to be served without work...

Possibly. Your Probation Officer will review the positive UA and decide whether to ask the Judge to either issue an Arrest and Detain ("A & D")...

How long does it last if you got a warrant for not going to court?

When someone is arrested and booked into jail on an arrest warrant, the warrant is cleared (or done and gone). He will appear in court for the...

I have a warrent in one county and court in another county tomorrow morning. What do I do

Where there is an Arrest and Detain Order (arrest warrant) on an alleged probation violation, it is common to sit in jail for days or more, without...

Can you help me fight a false conviction that happened 4 years ago?

The situation described is not clear. It sounds like there is a first appearance on an alleged probation violation set for almost two weeks from...

Can the officer give me a DWI if they didn't pull me over at the time I was driving?

You clearly need help from a DWI defense lawyer right away. Can a person be charged with DWI even though they drove only a short distance? Yes,...

Am I still able to buy or own a firearm?

A Minnesota Assault 5 which is "domestic" in nature would trigger a lifetime firearm ban under current federal law. Minnesota Disorderly Conduct...

For most people charged with a crime these days, the co-called "collateral consequences" (other than prison or jail time and fine), are worse than...

Was in court judge stated no jail time. Got a call from old probation officer a asking why he hadn't started jail? What can do

It is difficult to tell based on this limited information. First I'd suggest contacting the lawyer that represented you. You could look at the...

Misdemeanor or Petty Misdemeanor?

It is a misdemeanor criminal charge. It will probably show up as a misdemeanor conviction. Even a petty misdemeanor, though "not a crime," is a...