Is jail time avoidable?

It depends on whether he's guilty of the evading, which judge has his probation, and how he's done on his probation. That said, most judges will...

What are my son's options in the situation below?

Hire a lawyer to take care of it. It's a simple matter of calling up the court, putting the case on docket, and negotiating a cut in the total...

Why does a deferred judgment still show up on background check?

The most likely reason is she never had a petition for nondisclosure filed. A deferred can be seen and will stay on your record unless it's...

Where do I call to dispute or see who put a pending charge on my back ground?

Hire a defense attorney. Most of the time these things happen, the company sends a demand letter that either got lost in the mail or went to an...

Do I need an expunction in this case?

It depends on the reason for the dismissal. If it was for lack of probable cause, you can get it expunged immediately. Any other reason and you...

How likely is it that my 2nd degree felony charge will be dropped?

Unless your parents decide to come clean and tell the truth, there's no chance the state will dismiss it. You need to hire a lawyer ASAP to work on...

Will my felony deffered adjudication be off my record or do I need an order of dismissal?

The judge will issue an order of dismissal once your term is up assuming you've satisfactorily completed it. That starts the five year waiting...

What may I do to ensure a suspect is criminally charged for a domestic assault case even if he is uncooperative or runs away?

If he runs, that won't affect charges being filed on him. Any filed case results in a warrant being issued for the defendant's arrest, so the...

Class C misdemeanor

Show up to court on time and make sure you have hired a local criminal defense attorney.

You need to hire a criminal defense attorney to argue your case. Simple as that. No guarantee it will be dropped, but you can't get anywhere in a...