Does he have to serve this time consecutively or are they combined into the same 153 days?

Depends on the actual sentence in the Judgment and Sentence entered by the court. It may take a week or so before that judgment comes out. You...

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Charged with possession of a knife, less than 3 inch blade but it "locks in open", cops said that was illegal

An illegal knife is defined in the penal code. Does your knife qualify as a switchblade, dagger, bowie knife, sword, or a hand instrument designed...

On deferred adjudication felony with 10 year probation and restitution for a grand theft charge from previous employer

Paying restitution and getting all the requirements of probation out of the way as soon as you can will go a long way to getting an early release....

I have A Capias Arrest Warrant in a Divorce.

You really need to visit with your attorney about the case. Good luck.

If my DL is from PR and the trooper used my second last name as my last name. What are the chances of getting away with it?

If they have the right driver's license number, and your second last name is on the DL, I would think your chances are slim. The national computer...

Can I get a first offense shoplifting misdemeanor sealed in New Mexico after a diversion program is completed?

It appears that they are offering a way to keep a conviction off your record. I am not licensed in NM. But I would think that there would be a way...

Should State Police notify a confidential informant the right to consult an attorney prior to signing an open ended agreement?

Do the police have an obligation to advise you to seek counsel before an open ended agreement, no they do not. You are playing with fire. Speak...

Shouldn't public defender request investagation into foster home if SW stating sexual things in report?

Jumping to conclusions based upon limited facts can have bad consequences. The Public Defender, or his investigator may need to interview the...

The other answering attorneys are correct. The duties are the same between a Public Defender and a private attorney. Sometimes a plea can be...

Officers searched and arrested me based on the statement of a invented non existant witness.

You can and should hire an attorney to do this for you! Fighting arrests and searches based on lack of probable cause are very technical and...