What do you think?

The court may also look to the District Attorney to make the decision. Many times, a bargained-for disposition of 5 years probation may be the...

It would subject you to a fix-it infraction if law enforcement becomes aware of the issue. Given the safety issues, you may want to fix it to...

Breach of the Home Sales Contract? Can i file criminal charges against the party?

You should definitely contact law enforcement for any checks that had insufficient funds. Writing checks without proper funds is a crime. The...

Criminal Record Sealed?

You can also apply to have your arrest record sealed. This is more difficult to accomplish, however, in that the judge must find you factually...

Arrest and bail

Although bail is usually set by schedule, there are factors that make it discretionary with the judge. A judge may consider a person's flight risk...

Can I withdraw my plea?

In order to withdraw a plea, there must be valid legal cause. Normally, this is extremely difficult to prove. In your situation, however, you may...

Will a Sealed Felony show up on a Federal Background Check?

Normally, if an arrest record is sealed, it should not appear on a background check. Many times, people simply get their conviction expunged,...

Could my boyfriend possibly go to jail for statutory rape?

Yes, he could. Because he had sex with a minor when he was an adult, he could be convicted of statutory rape. There is a statute of limitations...

How would I press charges?

Call your local law enforce my agency to report that a crime has occurred. If you are the victim of a crime, you can then let the police know the...

What is the process for receiving a seal on a shoplifting arrest after completing deferred adjudication.

Many times, it is actually the arrest record that is appearing and not the actual conviction. Make sure this is not the case. If it is a...