Should my son take a plea deal that will convict him of felony damage to property...his original charge wad 1st degree burglary

There seem to be many complicating factors there. I would suggest making an effort to come up with a defense goal. Then once that is done, to...

Is it worth fighting in court?

If you want to win, or keep your record clean, you will need to fight it in court. The prosecution has the burden of proving identity in every...

Can I avoid jail?

"Body only" means that there is no amount of predetermined bail that can be posted to avoid being booked into jail again in order to satisfy the...

I was caught leaving a store with a camera system worth 750$ this is my first offense. I already went to jail and bonded out wha

The most significant penalty is a criminal record. To someday qualify to commence an Expungement action, you will need to avoid a guilty plea as...

The judge could decide to make time concurrent or not. It would be better if you had your lawyer try to convince the probation officer and judge...

My friend and i where apparently assaulted at a bar. my friend was also basically robbed of his money and shoes.

If you were the victim of a crime, you can report it to the police. Perhaps if they investigate they could find more evidence than is stated here.

What can i expect to happen at my omnibus trial

You should give your attorney a call to discuss. In the meantime, I can tell you that an "Omnibus hearing" is not a trial. A trial is a...

Is it legal for a probation officer to ask someone to press charges even though the people would not press charges?

Witness are not able to "press charges." Anyone can make a complaint to police or a prosecutor's office, requesting an investigation or...

The defendant is required to be at their Omnibus Hearing. Normally, failure to attend will result in an arrest warrant. Discuss with your lawyer...

Much will depend upon the specifics. Those should be discussed with your criminal defense lawyer. You will need one to effectively defend such a...