Difference between reduced charges, dismissed charges, and dropped charges?

When there is a plea bargain, usually the original charges are dismissed. If the case lasted 2 years, there might have been an informal agreement...

Fiance served 3.5 total, possession CA & IL was to complete inpatient rehab did outpatient due to job.

It is never a good idea to pick your job over the test request from your Probation Officer since they can put you in jail or worse. Then not...

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I am required to complete a 6 month alcohol program in California, can I move out of state?

You need to contact the court if you are not going to finish the program in California. Although the court may allow you to complete a similar...

How much money does a Domestic Violence Restraining Order cost a lawyer too do?

You need to post this in the Divorce section.

How much time will he serve for a low level misdemeanor?

People do more time on probation violations than new cases. There is no one that can tell you how much time exactly as it changes daily. On the...

Okay so the first time i went to court it was for burglary and now is shoplifting and i got put into misdemeanor nd i am 16 yo.

The Court must have appointed an attorney for you so that is who you should consult. Since you are a juvenile, your record can be sealed. ...

Jury duty

Yes. Since you weren't chosen you did not hear any evidence, so you are not bound by the Juror's oath.

It is a strike and the PC 12022.7(a) enhancement adds 3 years consecutive to any other sentence. He will do 85% in State Prison (not eligible to...

First of all, the GBI allegation makes this a strike offense. It is unclear whether you have any prior record, but even if you don't, and are...

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If I tested dirty one time for drug court will violate my probation

If it is the first dirty test the treatment is usually increased. However not going to court is worse which is why he is in custody. Unless he...