Just assume i am sentenced to serve time in jail,is it possible if i can turn myself in later instead of on the court date?

It is by agreement but depending on the charge, we are generally able to put the sentencing over for a few days, weeks or months. Most of us...

My husband got locked up for violation of probation I dont know what to do he has no bail do I need a lawyer

Most of us offer free consultation. Call and tell us what's going on and we will be able to provide you legal advice and possibly assist your husband.

2 people in possesion....1 person admits everything is his

We understand that you want a straight forward answer but that is impossible for any lawyer to give you a final answer on your facts. We need more...

Is it bad to be in jail without bail for violation of probation

It means the judge and the DA consider your case more serious than average. You can potentially get jail time that's why they are going no bail on...

Just wondering how much is it for a lawyer to appear on court for petty theft?how is it charged?

I agree with everyone fees vary but it is not just the experience (because petty theft is a less serious misdemeanor) but also how accommodating...

If my friend got arrested because he was jay walking and the cop illegally searched him without asking and found hash is he liab

If that's all happened, then yes, your friend has a good argument. Police officers can only search someone ONLY if they can reasonably find...

Will I serve time if I turn my self in under a warrant for failure to appear.

It is a "possibility" for the judge to consider remanding you. Generally, judges get totally pissed off when someone "disrespects" their word,...

What to do?

Well she is very lucky that a case was not filed on her. I have seen the DA filing cases as low as $4 shoplifting. If this happened on May 2013,...

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Can a criminal felony charge be lowered to a misdemeanor?

The short answer is NO because it is not a wobbler; however, anything can be negotiated with the prosecutor if the facts allow and support it.

You must contact attorneys and talk to them and see what can be done. We need more facts as to the "theft" and also it depends on the company. ...