I was arrested for failure to appear. My brother in law had sent my mail back and didnt forward it. I was never served papers

When a person fails to appear (FTA) the court will issue an arrest warrant. This is done so that the court maintains jurisdiction. If you have...

I called an attorney to find out if I had a warrant and he told me i did not. Is this information reliable from an attorney?

An attorney is limited by the information that is provided to that attorney. In Colorado we check warrants through the Sheriff's office, providing...

Can I be charged with obtaining money under false pretences

There is not enough information to determine if a crime was charged. My initial thought is that the money was a gift or a loan. If it was a gift...

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If I was named in a criminal case how long until someone gets in touch with me? Im worried

If you are concerned about being charged you should retain an attorney immediately to insure your rights are protected. A bondsman or attorney...

Can I marry my boyfriend when we have a criminal no contact order in Colorado?

You could ask for modification of the no contact order. However, I would advise not to make an statements that would be against your interest.

How can I find out if I am wanted?

You can contact a bondsman or an attorney that can do a warrants check. They will need your full name and Date of birth. .

Could I go to jail if a cop lied and I didnt?

I agree with Danyel. Joffe that each person's/witnesses version is different. More often than not, I believe police reports do not accurately...

I got a ticket that says fine: court and he didnt mark that it was either a felony or or misdemeanour.could I go to jail?

Yes, it is a class 3 misdemeanor. A class 3 misdemeanors in Colorado has a presumptive jail range of up to 6 months in jail. However, this does...

Charges can be amended, added or dismissed at his stage. You should, instead, look for legal defenses for your case instead of hoping for a...

Will I go to jail for petty larceny if it's my first offense I'm 21 and have court tomorrow but I'm a little scared?

FYI - I do not practice in your area, have not researched the statutes, do not know the polices of the prosecutors office and do not know all the...