Yes, a release on own recognizance technically can be granted to anyone pending final resolution of the case. The judge has discretion to set...

I'm 28 and was charged with shoplifting and have to go to court on the 30th what do I need to do ?

It sounds like you have a pretty good defense but you should hire a defense attorney for the best shot at keeping a conviction off your record. ...

How do I qualify/ask to be admitted into a Diversion Program? Will the opportunity be given to me at my 1st court appearance?

Don't make the mistake of representing yourself. You are much more likely to keep a conviction off your record if you have a criminal defense...

I shoplifted from a store and I agreed to pay them $1200. Neal Tenen sent me a letter for $2050, do I have to pay the extra?

I don't practice in MN, but I do a lot of retail embezzlement and shoplifting cases in Las Vegas. Sometimes there are state laws that allow retail...

Civil or Criminal

I agree with Mr. Dane, but I would add, in case you get charged criminally, make sure to document everything you can about the source of these...

I have a public Defender. And I really need some help here.

Picking up new charges with one pending is always going to cause problems, and the judge has wide discretion in setting conditions of release, so...

I am on community control for 18 months for a felony. can i trade for jailtime? what is the least amount of jailtime i can do?

You can always file a motion and ask the judge to modify the terms of your probation so that doing X amount of jail time is the only condition of...

My husband ex-wife filed a civil restraining order against me a few weeks ago after we weren't able to accommodate her request

Sorry you have to deal with this person. Unfortunately, some people are willing to lie maliciously, seemingly without conscience, in order to get...

Can the city refile the charges AGAIN for a 3rd time?

The answer to this question depends on the circumstances of the dismissal. In general, prosecutors can re-file charges as long as they're still...

Underage drinking, but officer never saw me that night. Have a court date.

Hire a criminal defense attorney to help you out with the case if you're interested in keeping it off your record. It sounds like they might have...