Generally speaking: 3 years for a felony, 1 year for a misdemeanor. Edward J. Blum

Can i withdraw my charges if a judge has already sentenced the person who committed the crime

No. It's out of your hands. You should contact the prosecutor and tell him you don't want to go forward or if you disagree with the possible...

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It sounds like an infraction. You should be able to pay the fine without going to court. If you want to fight it/reduce the fine/show proof that...

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FELONY CASE IN LA COUNTY: My bail just recently got exonerated because the District Attorney hasn't filed charges yet.

You will get a notice to appear from the court with a date. On that date you will be arraigned and bail will be set. If you show up, that goes a...

How do you go about getting a court date to dusscuss or possiable end your probation early

I don't practice in MD. Generally, you can file a motion to terminate probation early. Set a hearing date on the motion. You can talk with a...

Will my son do a lot of time for a 211 ? He never been convicted before and he's 22.

The minimum plea bargain he can expect is 2 years. He may be able to reduce the 211 to a non-strike. He may be able to get probation on the...

I don't practice in NM. Most states have a procedure to withdraw your plea. You should get a local lawyer to help you with that. Edward J. Blum

Dui at 20. DMV not clear on Hardship license guidelines. Can i drive to and from community service?

If you do not have a restricted license and you are caught, you will be charged with 14601.2 driving on a suspended license as a result of a DUI. ...

What steps to take following a possible DUI-related accident?

Those are the steps to take. You should also hire a lawyer to represent her and should probably investigate whether there was a mechanical or...

If arrested on charges of cultivating, selling, & transporting marijuana and not yet convicted, can one still cultivate legally?

If on bail, he should not cultivate or he risks having bail reduced or getting caught and having a 'while on bail' enhancement' added to the...