If you were arrested for the first theft it will show up on your rap sheet even if it was dismissed. You should have answered that question...

With nothing but a officers word and no physical evidence. Is that enough for a traffic violation in pre-trail.

In general yes. Judges tend to believe the police where there is a difference between them and the accused. If you have evidence that the officer...

Do I have the right to my booking tape if I am arrested and charged

The police do not disclose evidence to the accused in an ongoing investigation. Your lawyer can get it on demand if the DA has not voluntarily...

My husband violated probation by not showing up to his probation officer how long will he be locked up

Are you sure it's a PC 173? I ask because that's a misdemeanor and he would have no PO to report to on probation. In any event it's impossible to...

My boyfriend was arrested for forgery in the 4th degree back in September. He case has still not come up to be heard.What to do?

He has a right to a speedy trial if he demands one. It sounds like he is out of custody and has waived his right to a speedy trial. Consult a GA...

If someone have warrant in state orlando, Florida dated march 2011 is been 3 years does is still valid or the statue of

The issuance of a warrant does not stop the statute of limitations from running. That's because no one has been arrested and charged before a...

Should I be concerned?

Hire a criminal defense attorney. Answer no questions posed by police or investigators.

Can one be incarcerated in California for telling someone online to kill himself/herself, jump off a cliff, etc?

I have to disagree with my colleagues. Aiding or encouraging someone to commit suicide is not the same as telling someone to take a flying leap...

I heard on talk radio A.M. that the Smarter Sentencing could pass by the fall, is this true?

Whether it passes or not the judges who sentence people to prison will continue to make ill-informed, pro-prosecution, racist decisions. A new law...

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How do I plead in my initial hearing for four Class D felonies?

You tell the judge you cannot afford a lawyer and he will then appoint one who will advise you to plead not guilty.