Can I plead guilty on an open-container infraction and ask the judge to lower the payment amount?
Yes, you can ask the court to impose a lower fine if you were to plead guilty. That was an easy question! :) But you might have a good case for...
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Yes, you can ask the court to impose a lower fine if you were to plead guilty. That was an easy question! :) But you might have a good case for...
Many times on felony DUIs (assuming due to an injury) the DA will not file the case right away. They are likely waiting on blood alcohol results...
Assuming you were arrested for misdemeanor DUI, the prosecutor technically has one year to file charges. However, the fact they rejected your case...
She may also wish to explore a petition for factual innocence, which would seal her arrest record if granted.
Assuming the District Attorney decides to file charges for the misdemeanor drunk in public, you will need to go to court, or have your attorney do...
First request a trial by declaration. Post the bond (usually the fine should you be convicted) and make the request on or before your appearance...
The case will not go away if you continue to contact her, presumably in violation of the civil restraining order currently in place! I personally...
Right now you are out of custody without a conviction. Do what you can to keep it that way. "Hurrying up the process" doesn't usually end well...
Nice follow-up question! :) Only a local experienced criminal attorney can tell you the likelihood of a judge granting your petition to seal...
Although he is unlikely to get a civil compromise from Target, as Mr. Marshall previously pointed out, he should be as proactive as possible in...