How can I B charged with 3rd degree assault if I have a letter from DFS said it was not unreasonable discipline

There isn't really a bright line test to determine whether any given act is legal parental discipline or criminal child abuse. DFS has their...

Chances of being approved for travel to Hawaii for 9 days on federal probation with a large restitution balance remaining.

You are probably fine. Your restitution is going to be a percentage of your income, so as long as you are paying that, you are free to use the rest...

I was arrested for obstructing a public officer. What is likely to happen to me? How should I moved forward?

In many cases, these charges can be dismissed if you're willing to pay a small fine, and usually, a good criminal defense attorney will be able to...

Can a judge/prosecutor "read-in" past crimes when time was served and the defendant was no longer on supervision (juvenile case)

The judge can consider all facts relevant to sentencing. One of the most important factors in sentencing is the defendant's criminal history. A...

When on probation will a fail conditions of probation if there is the in my system on my first test

I've represented many people on probation who ended up getting revoked right out of the gate because they wanted to have one last hurrah. Don't...

How do I know whether or not I can own a gun if I was charged with possession of a controlled substance 4 years ago?

First of all, if adjudication/conviction was deferred, then you never lost civil rights since you weren't convicted of a felony. But if you were...

I was charged with battery for protecting my daughter and my self. Is there a chance it could be dismissed?

Sounds like you have a good argument for self defense, as long as the defensive action you took was intended to thwart a perceived imminent attack....

With your prior felony record and the nature of the charges here, you're probably not going to avoid another felony here. It's difficult to...

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I've been told to participate in a voluntary program or go to court and have charges pressed with Metro. What can be done?

I would advise you to complete the program, but you should be aware that it's still possible for you to be charged criminally later. I have...

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Can I be charged with domestic abuse even tho there is no evidence?

You say there's no evidence, but her statements to police are evidence, even if she told the cops (or told you she told the cops) that she didn't...