Can a prosecutor lawfully arrest a defendant in a court hearing?

Well, it sounds like a mess but there was a judge in the room who should have been controlling the hearing. The prosecutor is not in charge of the...

What is the precedence for ticketing and fining individuals for throwing cigarette butts on the ground?

In all likelihood he stopped you for the littering, but was really hoping to fine you had been drinking or had drugs in the car. Nevertheless...

What will happen to a first time offender if they have been arrested for battery against an leo?

It is impossible to say for certain what will happen to you without confering with you, reveiwing the police reports and speaking with the...

Assuming you are in a city court you are looking at a Class A misdemeanor. A Class A misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year in the county...

Son arrested for less 35 grams of marijuana in Missouri. We want off record do we need lawyer and how should we expect to pay?

The fee will vary depending on what court it is in, the exact charge, your son's history, and a variety of other factors. Missouri has a procedure...

What are the penalties for being charged five times with failure to appear in Kansas?

In Kansas failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor. A Class A misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year in the county jail and/or a fine of up...

Can a court repeatedly schedule defendants to provide testimony and then reschedule during the hearing?

This does not really make sense. Why would defendants be asked to make statements? Their individual attorneys should be filing motions to dismiss...

Kansas Diversion for DUI

Depends on your jurisdiction, the wants of the judge and who is monitoring the diversion. Check with your lawyer.

What will happen if i cut off house arrest monitor

Probably your probation will be revoked and you will be ordered to serve the remainder of your sentence. If you damage the monitor you could be...

What is the likelihood that i will just pay a fine and no jail time?

Most prosecutors will amend a driving while suspended ticket if the driver has gotten the license reinstated. Contact a criminal defense attorney...