My son was stopped in excess of 26 MPH over and was issued a "Summons - Criminal Case". Can he use a public defender?
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Answered on February 04, 2025
It's considered a criminal traffic case in Jefferson County when it's 26 or more miles over the speed limit. Your son can contact the public...
Can I be arrested or will there be a warrant for my arrest if I don't pay a fine ?
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Answered on January 24, 2025
Yes, if you were charged with theft and you went to court and pleaded guilty, and the judge assessed a fine & required you to pay restitution, the...
Will my municipal ordinance case of littering show up in my background check?
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Answered on January 09, 2025
What shows up on your criminal background report depends on who is running the background check. If it's a standard employer, they should not be...
How can they throw a citation away and issue a new one to someone else 4 days laters?
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Answered on January 03, 2025
Yes, the police officer or state trooper can throw out a ticket and write a new one, or the Prosecutor can choose to prosecute a person for a...
Why is my ticket not on plead and pay?
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Answered on November 25, 2024
It can sometimes take months for tickets to be filed on Casenet, depending on which court the ticket is being prosecuted in. The Prosecutor has up...
Can I still be charged with 4 year old case?
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Answered on November 03, 2024
Yes, an old possession charge never goes away until you take care of it. I assume you have a warrant for your arrest because of failure to appear...
Does a supply alcohol to a minor while I was 20 years old ever go off my record?
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Answered on October 22, 2024
No, a conviction for supplying alcohol to a minor will never be removed from your criminal record unless you have it expunged. You can hire a...
Will I have to spend time in Jail for a speeding ticket 26 mph over the limit?
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Answered on October 14, 2024
No, you won't do jail time for driving 26 miles over the speed limit in St. Charles. You can hire a traffic ticket attorney to get your ticket...
How do I defend myself if I have been charged with shoplifting when I cannot afford an attorney?
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Answered on October 07, 2024
Public defenders are not available to defendants in most municipal courts in Missouri. You can contact the public defender's office in the county...
Will my Missouri Driver's license be suspended if Kansas suspended my license ?
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Answered on October 07, 2024
You need to get the Kansas issue taken care of before they suspend your license because if your license is suspended in one state, it is suspended...
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