How are plea offers negociated?

Plea offers or "bargains" as they are commonly called are presented to the defense to encourage a resolution to the case instead of trial. The...

I would definitely follow up with the clerk of the court or check online to see if a minute entry was posted. This type of document will indicate...

Does the judge sentence a defendant based off the original charge that they are on probation for when revoke it send you to DOC

The judge will consider mitigating factors and aggravating factors in order to deviate from the presumptive term. If there are mitigating factors...

Punishment for misdemeanor assault in Pinal county Arizona?

You can contact the prosecutor's office and see if they have a "victim's advocate" you can express your concerns to. This person is employed to...

Will my probation be extended for testing positive on egt test for alcohol?

It is possible your probation may be extended until your UA's are negative, however often these agencies that provide the UA results err. I would...

A disposition hearing is typically the sentencing or the end of the matter. The court will resolve a case and calls it a disposition hearing. I...

Our son is on probation which has been revoked. can a lawyer help or will he go to prison

A lawyer most certainly can provide the court with factors that are mitigating which either may reduce the sentence to prison or possibly reinstate...

Typically probation begins at sentencing. If a jail term is imposed this can be considered a "term of probation" to be completed as part of the...

"Victim" in family violence charge is harassing me "offender" what can i do?

Often family law matters spills into the criminal court system. I would recommend consulting an attorney in your area about an "order of...

What happends if you violate your probation and 14 years pass

It is important to know more about the offense you were on probation for. A Misdemeanor or Felony offense will each have different consequences. ...