Can a person do home detention if they have already started a jail sentence in jail ?

Doing a sentence on home detention as oppose to in custody is a privilege the court may grant if it is available in your area. However, it is...

What should I expect going to my court date for a misdemeanor theft charge?

I agree with the previous answers as far as trying to get a diversion or deferred judgment and sentence and about not telling the DA what happened....

Shop lifthing theft Help ! Got caught have a ticket +court 1st time

The important fact is what was the ticket for? If for theft, shoplifting, it is a crime of moral turpitude. Pleading guilty to such a crime could...

Should you plead guilty or not, felony charges dropped, criminal mischief <500 class 2 & harassment class 3 remain in CO

All of the previous answers telling you to consult a lawyer before doing anything, are "spot on." There's just too much information necessary...

What is the best/worst case scenario...

There is an important fact that you have left out. What is the age of your friend? It sounds like your friend is a juvenile. If that's true, the...

Unless there was some defect in your plea, which you did not mention, or you were granted a deferred judgment and sentence, you will not be able...