I prebooked for house arrest but it says warrant on rap sheet?

Is the warrant in the same case as the one you will be serving house arrest? If so, talk to your attorney about having the warrant recalled. Good...

Under what circumstances can someone be charged as a subsequent offender in the state of MA?

It is legal. The juvenile record is considered a prior history.

Is Double Jeopardy only in Criminal? I was accused of being a drug user/ abuser, I was then cleared of all allegations.

Double jeopardy only applies in criminal cases because it applies to losing one's liberty or freedom. In a civil case, one cannot go to jail.

My husband has a traffic ticket that was sent to GC services for over 1000$

As of October 1, 2015, courts will begin accepting applications for reinstating one’s driver’s license. The program ends March 31, 2017. It is...

Call the DMV and see if you can just renew your license. You can call the DMV Mandatory Action unit at (916) 657-6525 or (916) 657-6608. On...

I have a warrant can I walk in the main jail and turn myself in?

Usually, yes. However, if the warrant is just because the judge wants to see you and tell you something, you may want to handle this by going to...

I was recently charged with petty theft for about $60 I have a court date coming up besides paying a fine will II be arrested?

At your arraignment, your first court appearance, you should request the services of a public defender to help you. Linked below are an article...

Can the store employees do that legally?

The answer is maybe. I trust your detention was because you were perceived as shoplifting. There is a shopowner's privilege, which does permit a...

Son has warrent charges rec stolen vehicle ,taking vehicle without owners consent vehicle was never found in his poss. Help

The best help you can get in such a situation is to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney who regularly appears in the courthouse at...

Alleged victim didn't testify at prelim and does not attend trial. Can defendant testify at trial as to the threats victim made

It matters. The statements that the alleged victim made to defendant may be "state of mind" evidence and thus not hearsay at all. The alleged...

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