First offense misdemeanor

Results depend on the circumstances (injury?), the skill and experience of your lawyer, the police or other witnesses, the prosecutor (circuit...

I'm having problems with a mistake I made years ago I did the probation and it was pose to be a SIS but it is still showing up

An SIS should not be showing up on casenet. If it is, contact the clerk of the court. There is also a provision in the statutes for expungement of...

Some courts won't reduce a bond unless the defendant has a lawyer who asks for a reduction. Other reasons relate to the likelihood that a defendant...

It is sometimes done before a jury trial so the jurors don't read about a defendant's case or prior cases and then use that information in deciding...

Is there a statue of limitation of when a charge can have a court date?

It is correct that there is no statute of limitation on murder. If he wants to go to trial he can demand a speedy trial and that will force the...

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Bail

There is a good chance your bond can be revoked or modified. This is something you should take up with your lawyer before you get picked up.

Can a lawyer be used at a 1st time probation violation in Missouri?

Of course she should hire a lawyer. The one that represented her in the original case is a logical place to start.

Can my old criminal attorney represent my husband during our divorce?

The chances for a conflict are extremely high. Anything the attorney learned during your prior cases that could be used against you in your divorce...

How much discretion do police have in deciding not to charge?

All are correct that the state's attorney is the one who decides whether to charge or not. Sometimes it depends on how the police report is...

Your lawyer is correct. A letter is hearsay, but it can be the basis of plea negotiations with the state's attorney. You have to call the writer of...