My boyfriend is needing to go to court for back pay! He doesnt have the full amount, what should he do so he doesn't go to jail?

He needs to hire a lawyer. Everybody needs an advocate. Anyone who represents himself has a fool for a client. Use the Avvo 'Find a lawyer' tab...

What should I expect and or do at my first arraignment for possession of marijuana?

Plead "not guilty." Tell the judge you are seeking to retain counsel or that you need counsel appointed because you are indigent. Do NOT speak...

Redirecting this to the immigration forum.

My brother has court on 9/15/2017 at 9:00 and on his online court it's says SET TYPE PLEA WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

It means he will be entering a plea and asking the court to approve an agreement as to punishment.

Showing up for court dates and lawyer not there

Deal with this through his lawyer. It should not be that difficult. Prosecutors are in the same building as the court.

Will I go to jail at my first court hearing?

You won't go to jail unless there is a warrant. Hire a lawyer if you don't already have one.

IIf I'm on probation for aggravated assault and have a warrant now for family violence, can my girlfriend drop charges?

Expect a revocation. Your girlfriend does not get to drop charges. That is exclusively for the prosecutor. She can request all she or you want,...

Unlikely that your license would have been suspended on an agg. assault, but that would be about the only thing to prevent it.

What is the best plea for drug paraphernalia? And is there a way to get the fine reduced?

Ask for deferred adjudication. If you don't pick up any new charges during the period where the court defers finding you guilty, you will not have...

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