Can you be placed back into prison for not following your assessment recommendations?

If the conditions of probation says to get the assessment and follow all recommendations, then yes, he is at risk of going to jail if he doesn’t...

Can you use a protection order just to evict your husband?

1. You must comply with the temporary order. If it says to stay away, then you have to stay away. If you violate it, you can be arrested and...

What is a motion to dismiss due to the best interest of the justice mean ?

It’s simply a means for the state to dismiss a case without having to declare a specific reason. And I’ve seen different reasons behind them that...

Will this count as my deferred disposition being violated?

Typically they only look at your driving record. Neither ticket will be on your driving record so long as you avoid conviction. So, you could...

While it seems not to fit the facts, it’s possible the officer is trying to find a charge that won’t go on your driving record. But you’re not...

Mm I entitled to counsel if I’m indigent but not incarcerated? Also what determines indecency?

Your nephew still has a lot to learn about the 6th amendment in law school. You have the right to have an attorney represent you even if you can’t...

When an attorney is paid up front by family to represent you and you fire him almost immediately. Can he deny a partial refund?

Most criminal defense attorneys charge flat fees and, therefore, are not obligated to keep track of detailed billable hours. In most cases, this is...

What is the procedure for post 'returned and filed' warrants?

Once a warrant is returned, it is considered completed. At least in Oklahoma. You’ll need to talk to the lawyers of the issuing state about what...

The state’s definition is the definition for a state felony charge. The state cannot define what a felony in federal law is. That’s defined by...

Can charges be pressed for losing your badge?

The badge belongs to them. They can potentially charge you with stealing/keeping it because it’s not yours to keep. They may be holding your...