Now that states are legalizing and profiting from marijuana, will they think about releasing the offenders in jail Thank,Claire

Yes. People are held to the law as it was at the time of their actions. If the speed limit is 65 and I get a ticket doing 80, but a year later the...

This question is for a prosecutor not for a defense attorney I am advocating on behalf of my 6 yr old daughter who was molested

DAs are not on this site. Your scenario also doesn't make sense - the judge found him guilty, but he never went to trial? The prosecutor dropped...

What does release on OR to go to a truancy court mean in court.

This is an excellent question to ask his lawyer, who is the only attorney who knows the details. It sounds as if he will only be allowed to go to...

Ignition Interlock and License reinstatement question

State DMVs communicate with each other. Even though you surrendered your WA license, the DUI consequences will still be noted at the WA DMV, who...

Deferred adjudication waiting period after completion is illegal.

Is there a question here? You also seem to be confusing arrest and charges as the same things, which they are not.

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Is a defendant in an infraction case in federal court entitled to de novo review of the magistrate's verdict by a district judge

No. You can appeal the decision, but it will not be a "new trial."

I live in california and am currently on parole. Can my parole officer tell me that my boyfriend is not allowed to stay with me.

Yes. You could try to bring it up to the judge, but it's probably not worth it to step on your PO's toes when he or she has so much control over...

What happens if I violate my probation by not paying the fine and not notifying my probation officer about it.

That stinks, but that why you never want to FTA. Your PD may see you prior to court, but my guess would be they won't have time. Worst case...

My husband was sentenced to 3years on ab109 case. Hes in Fresno county jail.how much time will he do?

Still not enough info to say with any degree of confidence. If it was an 1170(h) offense, he will likey serve 1.5 years. The decision to release...

I need your help please

Mr. Dane has set out what the correct advice regarding civil demand letters. If you have to go to court, it will be a different story. If you are...