Should someone be sitting in jail for 18 days without anything being done from his court appointed lawyer?

Why don't you call his lawyer to see what is going on? Also, if you do not trust or like his court appointed attorney, you can always hire your...

Will my friend get jail time for first time shoplifting class b misdemeanor??

Most likely will not get jail time, but this is a Class B misdemeanor - meaning she could get up to 180 days in the county jail. IF she misses...

This probably means your case was rejected. You can call an attorney to check for you or call the DA's office. Good luck.

That is up to parole. No one on here can accurately predict what will happen. You can hire a lawyer to represent you on that hearing though. ...

What is your question? Did you violate your probation? You do not have to accept what the DA offers you, you can also do either an open plea...

What is the best option to take if someone I know is being abused?

IF you think a crime is being committed, call the police. You do not have to be a US citizen to report a crime.

If your case really is dismissed, then their would be no reason for the arrest. There seems to be something missing.

Do I have a warrant for my arrest and what is it for ?

Most likely and you answered your own question - for not seeing your probation officer for 4 months. You should hire a local experienced...

Will I go? To jail if I got a felony warrant

YES. You will go to jail. You should hire a local experienced criminal defense attorney to guide you through the process / fight for you. Good...

Welfare fraud restitution ?

IF you do not trust your lawyer, you should hire a new one. IF you do trust your lawyer, ask him or her these questions. Good luck