What do they do to a person who cannot pay her bail?

Yes they will keep her in jail. She could petition the court to modify the bond or move the hearing up though. It also depends on what she did to...

I have had numerous clients get those letters before and at least one from a New York lawyer when they stole from Target. I have never seen any of...

Do I need an attorney

Yes you need an attorney. If not handled correctly this kind of thing could end up on your record permanently. Additionally, you may have a...

How can I defend myself against a DUID for marijuana while I hold a Medical Card in the state of Colorado?

Whether you have a medical marijuana card has zero impact on the trial without an expert to testify that people who smoke regularly (1) have less...

I agreed to take a misdemeanor plea deal with no heavy drinking. Can my PO cross off one of the terms and make me initial?

Probation officers are given wide latitude when assigning conditions of probation,. The remedy to this is the judge. The judge can overrule the...

To find out the charges you can call the court clerk for the county where you are being charged. They should be willing to give them to you. You...

Yes you can get a public defender if you qualify. In order to get a public defender you must have a charge with potential jail time and qualify as...

Can an officer search a locked safe on a traffic stop?

It depends on a number of issues. First, why is the cop in the car in the first place? Did you give him consent to enter or search the car? If...

Can we file criminal theft charges against my daughter's boyfriend

If your daughter voluntarily withdrew the money from her account then you will not be able to file charges. Under CRS 18-4-401 Theft is defined as...

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There is not enough information here to give you a solid answer. If the person gave you the check to cash for them then yes you have problems. If...