My husband had deal where he went to jail everyother weekend and 5 yrs probation. He has missed 8 weeks and had failed his drug

If he failed to report for eight weeks, got a new case he did not report as ordered to do and failed a drug test, he can get out. It is unlikely...

Can a judege increase a charge during a hearing?

It is the sole responsibility of the prosecution to charge you. They do this based upon the evidence and what they believe they can prove. Even...

I received a citation for driving without insurance, Do I need a lawyer to show up in court?

If you are unsure of what to say or do in court, you need a lawyer to go with you. Saying/doing the wrong thing in court generally brings about...

Well, yes. But.. I would be suspicious of a phone call about a 17 year old debt from any source. Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court which...

Out of state speeding ticket - ohio

Get an Ohio lawyer on this right away. Any conviction may suspend your Illinois license, and you need to ensure that a sentence entered under Ohio...

Well I have jail time for shoplifting?

It is extremely rare for anyone to go to jail the first time they arrested given that it is a misdemeanor. While it does happen, the real concern...

It is extremely unlikely police investigators would make an arrest in this situation because it would be almost impossible to prove at trial...

Shoplifting, no police involved, no mentioning about the civil demand

Your friend definitely got lucky when the store did not call the police. I presume they took his personal information (name and address and such)...

To pay the ticket or to go to TLC?

If you have had no other tickets in the twelve months leading up to the speeding ticket (other than the accident ticket) you are still eligible to...

How long does it take to go to court after your first apperance and you're still in jail.can't you just plea out whenever?

Your attorney can motion the case into court whenever - but usually they do not advance the court date until such time a deal is actually worked...