If you are on work release in colorado for a misdimeanor and leave the state does the escape charge become a felony?

It won't become a felony, but Colorado has the authority to extradite on a misdemeanor, though that's unlikely to happen. What is very likely to...

Could this possibly be lowered from Felony to Misdemeanor?

It can't be expunged because that's a procedure reserved for juveniles, but the records may be sealed if you can avoid a conviction. Depending on...

Do I need a lawyer?

Stay nervous; that's a good thing: the prosecutor and judge will see you are taking this seriously. Nothing is more off-putting to either of those...

My ex was recently arrested for domestic violence against another person, does this play a role with my protection order?

If I understand you correctly, you are the protected party, and you will remain protected whatever the outcome of his new case.

My phone has been confiscated by the police and I was wondering if that is illegal.

Sounds alarmingly like evidence to me.

How to Terminate or Modify a Protection order?

He can win it by engaging a lawyer. Do you have any idea who called the police?

My daughter is being accused of being "sexually inappropriate" to the teenage boys in this dental office, what are her options?

If your daughter has an unwavering intention to be a leader of the plaque, she should find another office in which to ply her trade. Otherwise her...

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1973 I was arrested for selling $80 of pot. I went back to court in 1975 to have it expunged. Why is it still on my record?

It would probably help to know if you also have papers showing the case was completely dismissed, or that it was a juvenile conviction that was...

If i complied with all.my terms do i need to.be at my court date or will i have one

The other attorneys have the sense of it. I would just add congratulations on a successful deferred. Four years is a long time under the state thumb.

My counsel is that yes, you should tell someone: your father. Tell him just what you've told us, that by accident you discovered the folder. Also...