I am 17 got a truancy case while I was 16. didnt attend court nov. 16th and I didn't do anything they told me.wats gonna happen

I am saddened to hear of your losses. You do have much going on. It is tough, but for your future, it is important that you continue to go to...

There may be a sanction of some sort involved. Could be jail for a weekend, could be requiring more community service hours. Could be a number of...

My brother broke probation but if he turns himself in without a lawyer about how much time will he be serving in jail?

That would depend on his original sentence. If it was under 2 ounces, up to six months, if it was 2-4 ounces then up to a year. It is impossible...

My mom was arrested for shoplifting at sears she stole about 530 dollars worth of merchandise how much will her bail bond be?

You originally had this in the juvenile law practice area. It is unlikely that your mother is a juvenile so I edited the practice area to criminal...

What should I expect as a result of my recent arrest for possession of marijuana under 2 oz. in a drug free zone.

Possession of Marijuana under two ounces is a Class B misdemeanor. They have enhanced your charge with the drug free zone to a Class A...

How do i lower state jail felony to misdemenor?

Attorney Andreski is correct, Texas Penal Code Article 12.44 allows for the reduction of a State Jail Felony to a Misdemeanor. However in your...

Does my boyfriend have to deal with sex offender laws if convicted of misdemeanor carnal knowledge of a juvenile?

I don't know about LA, but if you ever move to Texas, Arkansas or Oklahoma, he might be required to register in those states even if not required...

How much time will my husband do in prison on a 3 years sentence in Texas.

That is not a "3g" offense. He will be eligible for probation when his actual time and good time add up to 1/4th of his sentence. When he will...

If I have court in few days and I am thinking about accepting the time that was offered to me or getting a lawyer to take the

Most of the time you will have an opportunity to think about it. You should be ok unless the offer is conveyed as today only. Talk to your...

Ok so if i been arrested for assault with bodily injury and was offered 40 days by the DA but turned it down to see what a judge

A swearing match between a defendant and a victim are just what trials are made for. Who is the jury going to believe. Just because the...