Do I need a lawyer for a first progress report?

I would just add to Mr. Hedding's comment: If it starts going sideways, ask the court if you can continue your hearing to have your attorney...

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I was cited for petty theft in Dec. 2013, my case was dismissed in juvenile court, should I be worried about a background check?

If you never went through the Juvenile Court system (appearing before a judge, seeing a formal petition filed charging you with shoplifting, etc)...

I'm on formal probation and I got a ticket for meth and I have court will I get arrested?

You can expect to have your probation revoked because as a condition of probation you were required to "obey all laws." Whether they take you into...

I agree with Mr. Gorin. If they caught you once and didn't contact the police, they certainly made a record of their contact with you. If you get...

The agency has an attorney who advises them. If it was city police, call the city attorney's office and find out who handles the police. If it...

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How many days after sentencing can you attempt a withdrawal?

If the defendant received a grant of probation s/he has 6 months from the date of sentencing to withdraw the plea. The defendant has to...

Did police officers abuse their power? Any advice?

You say you were videotaping the throw-down when the police told you to move your car. You complied, and stayed in your car at the spot to which...

Can someone anyone please help our family? facing outrages charges being railroaded not really sure where to look or who to ask.

Mr. Gross's advice is spot on. Just some observations based on what you related in your question: First, if someone has shoplifted and leaves the...

My son has been charged with 182 and 459 of the calif. penal code his arraignment is 2-27-15 @ 0800 it is his first offence.

Your best course of action is to cease publishing details of what your son has told you, and to refrain from relating those details to others...

Has the prison change their sentencing time such as 80% is now 66% and 50% is now 35%

I believe that most of the new time credit calculations apply prospectively (future days in custody). An inmate who has been earning time credits...