Is he eligible for a time cut since he's back in jail for violating his probation? Can the director refuse the application?

My experience is that judges run the court rooms. Guards run the department of corrections. It's good that your friend attended the class, and...

Can he be denied a public defender if he refused their services the first time?

I agree with Mr. Williams. Your boyfriend is entitled to counsel. I am not sure of the particular situation here, but it sounds like there was...

Can one have another probation officer assigned to their case if they in the long run will not be able to work together?

I am sure your friend can request a different PO, but I am also sure the probation office does not need to honor that request, absent good cause. ...

When there's an active warrant for your arrest out there, the police can pick you up anywhere, any time. That's why it's always best to turn...

How do I look for a lawyer for this case? How do I drop a no contact forever stipulation on a plea?

No such thing as a "No contact forever" stipulation, order, or legal thingamabob. There are no contact orders, but they only last a specific...

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Debtor's Prison. Just kidding. I agree with my colleagues. No way around the unpaid tickets. Driving is a privilege, not a right. Pay the...

Can I fix this?

Where was court, and when was the court date that you missed? You should get a notice in the mail notifying you of your 'judgement date" ...

Should I ask my public defender to get a better plea deal . Bc that seems crazy rediculious.

Sure, you should ask your pd for a better deal, but before you do that you should have your pd explain the rationale for the offer. And, as my NY...

Is there a way to get past tickets expunged from my driving record/DMV report?

I agree with my fellow lawyers about not being able to do anything about past convictions. However, if you in my jurisdiction (Chicago) and if any...

Before you can "remove" a traffic ticket from you record, you have to go to court and deal with it there. The best way to deal with it in court is...