My son was offered 4 years in TDC he opted to go to jury trial and they gave him 35 yrs...he is in the process of appealing this

Unfortunately, the opportunity to accept the plea bargain has passed. Unless there is some issue which makes the verdict of the jury infirm, he...

Friend got hooked on heroin and tried to rob a person. first time offender... is this sentence "average"?

It certainly could have been worse. The only way to determine if the sentence was average is to compare it to cases that are similar. We...

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Is it better to be a Pro active attorney or a Re active attorney?

The best attorney is flexible. pro-active when needed, reactive when needed. One who can assess the risks and benefits regarding the specific...

What should I expect at court?

Sorry, this ain't Burger King. You don't necessarily have the right to pick your own punishment. Contraband is contraband, and fortunately it...

Four years ago I get letter in mail that I had a warrant for welfare fraud. to come to court on this date. I did got 4 years pr

If you are on probation, you need to comply with ALL the terms and conditions of probation or risk a prison sentence. The only way to determine if...

I am not mtr, havent rovoked either

You might try going to the Court Clerk's office and getting a copy of the judgment and terms and conditions of probation which are on file. While...

My friend is in trouble on accusations of molestation that he/she didn't commit how screwed is he/she?

There is no doubt about the difficulties of having to defend against allegations of molestation. But that does not mean he/she does not have hope....

What do you do when you have given the police a false statement after being arrested with the person who committed the crime?

You really need to talk to your attorney about this. The false confession will be used against you. That is why it is always best to lawyer up...

Will I be arrested for not completing Community Service and paying fees/fines???

Extensions of probation are common. I have also seen judges recognize the defendant's efforts and waive the fines/probation fees. A good attorney...

A felony arrest warrant has been issued for my arrest to adjudicate my probation, with no bond? What will happen?

There is no way to predict the future as to what will actually happen. The best thing that can happen is that you get released back on probation. ...