Bond hearing

I am assuming you meant he missed the "bond appearance" docket. When he gets out of jail, they tell him to go to court on a specific day. It...

Can i be charged a hire fine for a speeding ticket when i was driving slower then my friend?

I wouldn't worry about that. Sounds like a clerical mistake. But if you just pay the ticket you will take points. Pay an additional $50 or $75...

What will happen if I'm tried as an adult?

Unfortunately you are not a minor for purposes of criminal law. I agree with Mr. Hobart. Make sure you hire counsel to walk you through this and...

If the door is open on a house & u enter??

We also need to know why you are entering this house. Are you entering to sleep off a night of drinking (likely a trespassing) or are you entering...

My son is charged with possession of small amount of heroin and marijuana, and a pistol. What is he looking at?

Please do not assume he is going to jail. A skilled attorney could probably negotiate a probation sentence for him but you definitely need skilled...

What types of plea bargains may arise?

Please run this question by his lawyer. Lawyer involved in the case should know details of what they may be able to negotiate for. Keep in...

In Missouri, a life sentence is treated as a 30 year sentence. This is assuming that you were not sentenced to "live without parole", in which...

Can 2 different counties charge you with the same charge?

It would have to be a very unique fact pattern to get charged in two counties for the same thing. For example, I've seen a resisting arrest...

Can he be charged with statutory rape.

Technically he has already committed a statutory rape given your ages and the fact that you two have a baby together. These cases usually don't...

What happens if I don't get a lawyer?

You are probably going to take some points on your license and pay a fine without a lawyer. Your lawyer would try to get the charges amended so it...