The state is seeking to reinstate my son's suspended habitual offender for violating probation-dirty UA-can they?

Possessing a weapon is usually seen as a violent offense. Also, if you violate your sentence, even with a dirty drop, you can be resentenced. Your...

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You always have a right to represent yourself, whether it be on appeal, or in the lower courts. Keep in mind the court will expect you to follow...

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Well, it's certainly possible that they may take you into custody on the warrant. Of course, you would be able to post bail right away if you have...

First time offender georgia.....will this affect my job search

After you complete the probation, you will not have a conviction on your record. Therefore you will not have to report that you have a conviction,...

I was approached by an LPO and he suspected I was shoplifting

You did nothing wrong that day, and they cannot arrest you. However, they likely have your name listed as a potential shoplifter, and they can...

We use mitigation in the negotiating process with the prosecutor in order to obtain a good offer. Sometimes we put together a 'mitigation package'...

If you have a one-year sentence, then you are being sentenced on a class 4 felony, which has a range of 1-3 years. You will receive day for day...

In Connecticut, what is the difference between having your charges dropped (nolle) vs. expungement?

If your case is nolled, you still would have to answer that you've been arrested. The result of the arrest was a dismissal. However, once the case...

If I get court supervision in regard to retail theft, am I allowed to leave the country?

If you're still on bond when your wedding trip is planned, you need to get court authorization to leave the state. If you have been sentenced to...

Will i still receive a call for a court date if its been more than 2 days?

Don't expect anyone to call you with a court date, no matter where you got the ticket. Make sure you follow up with the cop in a few days.