Will I be charged with a probation violation if I test positive for drugs when entering a court ordered inpatient rehab program?

Yes, you could be violated. But many probation officers will not violate you under these circumstances. If you give another dirty test or two, then...

How can I get a copy of the transcript of my setencing hearing?

Sometimes the transcript is prepared and becomes part of the court file. But this costs money for the court reporter to prepare it so many if not...

In california if i pled no contest because i was told it was the best deal in that courthouse

Unfortunately, this happens a lot. Sometimes it's "buyers remorse," and sometimes there is a legal basis for withdrawing a plea. In the first...

There is a difference between the actual warrant - that is supposed to be given/shown to you when it is executed - and the affidavit that supports...

Juvenile shoplifting warrant

While each jurisdiction is slightly different, you should be able to go to the court that issued the warrant, asked to have the case placed on...

Are you suppose to have served your sentence 1st before you do probation?

That's a lot to tackle in this limited forum. But, it sounds like you were given 120 days of custody as a condition of 4 years of probation. It...

Does there need to have been an arrest for a drug possession or trafficking charge to make the statute of limitations relevant?

Probably not, but as with everything as pertains to criminal law, it depends on a number of factors. As to the statute of limitations, at least...

Illegal stop

There are simply insufficient facts to determine whether your motion to suppress will be successful, or, if you lose, what the outcome will be if...

What can i do if i feel my teenager is being harrassed by a police officer?

First, you need to contact a good criminal defense attorney. There are several disturbing things about tour case. A good attorney can explore all...

Striking a strike

It sounds like the DA is offering to dismiss 1 strike if you plead to the possession charge and admit 1 of the remaining strike. I think, though,...