What should our next steps be?

When you arrive in court make sure you request the public defender. Once you have an attorney you can explain all the mitigating factors to that...

Can the judge or d.a. request drug testing at an arraignment?

Yes the judge can make that part of your release conditions. This is an area where the judge has discretion when it comes to setting a bail and the...

Will an old warrant show on my background check?

It is certainly possible that if you have a warrant it's going to come up, depending on what type of research the company does. You can do your own...

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You should consult with an attorney who appears in that courthouse all the time. Typically judges want people to come in, in order to take the one...

Is there any way to avoid the DMV suspension because I drive professionally and need my drivers license to earn a living.

You should probably get a face-to-face consultation with an attorney that handles DUI cases in your area. To see what if anything can be done to...

I would suggest hiring an attorney who could go to law-enforcement agency and see if It could be taken care of that way. Or the attorney can file a...

What can do to remove this from my record so I can get a job with the state?

It depends on how it was dismissed in order to determine if there's anything else you can do. You may or may not be eligible to file an...

How long/ how much longer could he be in jail for?

It all depends on what sentence the judge gives him for violating his probation and testing dirty. The best thing to do would be get in contact...

How do I find out if this has turned into a warrant without turning myself in?

At this point your best bet is to probably hire a criminal defense attorney to inquire about the matter. That way you don't do anything else to...

Can charges be brought up on these items?

If during the service of a valid search warrant the police find evidence of a crime they can use it against you. It does not necessarily have to be...