SWAP - Sheriff's Work Alternative Program - require participants to pay a fee and perform work in lieu of jail. In my experience, everyone who has...

Can the plaintiff stop a second degree charge at any time before the case is call?

I agree with Mr. Fry's answer. Is it possible, yes. Is it likely, no. However, addressing this issue sooner than later will increase your...

Finger print check

Yes, a private employer can request a fingerprint background check. There is not enough information on your case to know what your background...

I have been charged with menacing in the second for grabbing jack bar out of my trunk of my car.

The police are not required to read you your rights. The miranda warning is only necessary as a pre-condition of using a defendant's statements...

First offense in arkansas, $15 they recoverd, took my info and let me leave should i pay the civil demand letter

I'm confused... if they recovered, why are they issuing a civil demand? Consult with a local attorney about the civil demand letter. Without...

I was convicted in 2010 for aggravated assault a class D felony and I was sentenced to 5 years under the 1/6 percent.

Your denial of parole is not "ammunition" for a pardon. A pardon is granted by the executive branch, either the Governor of your state or the...

Yes, show up to your appearance and plead not guilty. The judge will set a hearing date on the matter, and you can have an attorney speak with the...

If you texted threats to someone and they are 60-90 days old can that person filetetrorist threats from that long go.

Terrorist threats make it a whole realm of possible unknown government action. Thanks Patriot Act. However, if it's your run of the mill death...

I was arrested 8 years ago for driving without a license. can I get it expunged?

Yes, you can get it expunged, but your fingerprints and the underlying arrest will still show up. Just the conviction will be erased. Hire an...

After being convicted of a failure to appear, is it possible to have it dismissed?

Possible, yes, but it's best to just show up and pay the fine. An outright dismissal is unlikely. If you want a chance at dismissal you show up,...