2002 felony charge rejected by DA, was arrested on old warrent in 2011, was just dismissed , should DA have dismissed in 2002?

You should consider an expunction to have the case removed from your record. Now that the case is officially dismissed, you have the right under...

How many years will my brother in law be in jail and what are the chances of a possible deportation?

He's looking at an a first degree felony punishable by up to life in prison. He's got bigger problems than being deported if he is found guilty.

''TO NOTIFY OF'' what does that mean?

"To notify" means that you are going to get another court date in the mail from them. They'll tell you when it is. Call the municpal courthouse...

Is there a way to get a free deferred adjudication for a speeding ticket for ten mile over the posted limit?

Most courts will have a deferred adjudication option so long as your record isnt too bad. You always have to pay the court costs though which is...

One of my family members was charged with theft on a elderly person more then 500 but less then 1500

She is being charged with a Class A misdemeanor which carries a punishment range up to 365 days in jail and a $4,000 fine. She needs to hire an...

Case pending

Most courts that I've practiced in want to see that the victim is made whole. There is not enough information here to determine what is likely to...

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Difference between attorneys

I think what you need to focus on is finding an attorney that you are comfortable and confident with. A large portion of this business is...

You should talk to your PO and express your motivation to get off probation early. If you've been good on probation (which it sounds like you were...

Was put on probation and ankle monitor. judge said go through monitor with no problems ; i would be off probation. did that and

Mr. Giordano is correct, however I would add that you should ask you PO what you can do to get off early. The PO is the eyes and ears of the court...

3 years ago, I was arrested for a hot check in Texas. I have already paid the costs. Will this appear on a background check?

As of now, an arrest will show on a background check regardless of what the outcome was. Was the case ultimately dismissed? or were you convicted...