A number of things can happen here. The Court can revoke your probation and send you to jail; continue your probation with the same or new...

I need advice concerning a polygraph

When a polygraph is a condition of probation or parole, the condition requires that you "cooperate with the polygraph process" not that you "pass...

Needing a second opinion

This is your sister's decision, not yours. However, you should talk to her and find out how she feels about her representation. Does she trust...

Is it a criminal offense when your husband that you are separating from writes checks off of your bank account ?

It is absolutely a criminal offense in the state of Missouri. He cannot write checks on your account unless you gave him permission to do so. If...

If you go to court alone the judge will ask you if you want to plead guilty or set the case for trial. If you do either one without an attorney,...

Mr. Vighi is spot on. Driving record and criminal record are two different things. Your lawyer back then should have explained that to you.

Yes. Your landlord will go to the police and file a report. Tell them what is gone, why they think it is you, etc. The police will then...

In MO, If you have already been appointed a public defender and then someone bonds you out, do you lose the PD?

Potentially yes. The Court will look at a number of factors to see if the person is truly indigent or not. Does the person have a job? Who...

Cash only bonds are common on probation violations. They are constitutional. You need to get her an attorney asap. The lawyer can hopefully get...

Make sure you do not make any admissions re: what you may have done or not done with the phone. If the police come talking to you, do not give...