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My 17 year old son has a 15 year old tried push him off of a railing. My son ended up punching now they are pressing assult cha
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Answered on September 07, 2014
If the other child was was instigating this situation and your son was acting in self-defense, it certainly sounds like he has a good defense. The...
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Can a person pled or utilize the first offender act on a felony charge? Only minor traffic violations.
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Answered on August 12, 2014
First offender treatment is available for this particular charge. While taking a plea under the
First Offender Act can be a very beneficial thing...
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Can you please translate this statement? The secretary and the commission shall not request or consider juvenile adjudications,
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Answered on August 08, 2014
You are in good shape. It is saying that juvenile convictions will not be held against you in the process. I know sometimes legal jargon can be...
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What can I do about my speeding ticket?
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Answered on August 08, 2014
I'm not sure if you're planning to hire an attorney, but I would suggest that either yourself or the attorney go ahead and call the solicitors or...
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Im 17 and got a possession of marijuana charge for having a bag of marijuana resin at school i was put on pretrial but failed
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Answered on August 08, 2014
I would need to know exactly what you mean by failing pretrial. If you were enrolled in a pretrial diversion program and did not complete the...
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How long does it take for a warrant to be dismissed?
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Answered on August 08, 2014
I am hopeful that he has been released at this point! However, if for some reason he has not been, I would suggest getting an attorney to make a...
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I made a police report on my bf, i dont want him to go to jail. What can I do to help and stop this?
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Answered on August 08, 2014
Unfortunately at this point, he will have to be arrested and given a court date. The case is in the state's hands at this time. However, since you...
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Arrested 1/14/14, bonded out 2/19/14, and was told my court date would be mailed.
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Answered on August 08, 2014
It is possible that the court has a backlog of cases and so it may take a long time (some courts can take up to a year or more) to issue a court...
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If a juvenile adjudication is set aside will the military still be able to view it during a background investigation?
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Answered on August 05, 2014
Juvenile records are typically confidential and kept private due to the nature of juvenile court. If the matter was set aside, this makes it even...
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When I was 14 I got caught shoplifting. Do I have a record ? I'm not getting a job and I'm curious as if this is why
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Answered on August 05, 2014
Since you were never arrested and did not have to go to court, I do not think this issue would be appearing on any criminal background check. The...
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