Just to add, remember that a pretrial diversion is not a "conviction" for most purposes because the final sentencing was diverted, in your case,...

What to do if, fines aren't paid? cause of homeless,no job.

PAY SOMETHING! ANYTHING! Your goal is to be able to show the court that you tried to pay, and that you are not disrespecting the court by...

Do I need an attorney to go to court for driving with a suspended registration

Because I am not licensed in Connecticut, this is a general answer to try to steer you in the right direction, but a Ct lawyer would not be a bad...

Generally, the more you stay in contact with your probation officer, the better off you'll be, as long as you're doing what you're supposed to, and...

In Kentucky, how long before the arraingment apparently on bulgary?

When a defendant is arrested in Kentucky on a felony warrant, the government can do the initial arraignment within a week or so. At this initial...

In the jurisdictions where I practice, when you get a sentence, and that sentence is suspended and you are put on supervised probation, and then...

Are immigration bond hearings hard? Can someone really be released on bond?

To be honest, most people get a bond on what's known as an "ICE Hold" or detainer. Also, most people cannot afford that bond. I have had criminal...

Selected as the best answer

What's the longest they can hold someone with no bond on one charge that just got dropped?

When a judge decides bond issues, or "no bond" issues, he usually has statutory factors to consider, but the bottom line two questions are (1) does...

Can I go with a public defender than switch to a private atty. later on?

Judges understand that a defendant may hire a private attorney. Public defenders are great, but sometimes have omitted time. Judges know this too

Quick question. Please need help on this issue ASAP. Resident of Florida.

If you have not yet been to court yet in this issue: this seems to be an error from the state's attorney office. Generally, do not ignore...