Good Time/Parole?

No, parolees do not get any kind of credit while they are out on parole, not good time and not work time.

Yes it's legal for the PO's suspicions to be aroused when he finds crushed beer cans in your garbage. Maybe you should pass on the recycling until...

I have a question regarding being "detained" during a traffic stop. When does an officer have a legal right to handcuff me?

The police officer can put you in cuffs before he arrests you to insure his safety. It doesn't make any difference that you have no weapons: the...

I got two misdemeanors

No one has to report on misdemeanor probation. Leaving the state was not the best way to deal with your problems but it is unlikely that you will...

In a misdemeanor case can I proceed directly to sentencing?

If you have a preliminary examination scheduled you are not charged with a misdemeanor but a felony. Since you don't know what is going on you...

My childrens father is a convicted felon. What are his rights?

This is really a family law/divorce question but I can tell you there is little to no chance a judge will give him custody of the children. ...

Eyewitness identifacation protocol

You mean you wanted 6 men in hats on the photo line up? Good luck with that. As long as there was some vague resemblance shared by the 6 there...

Will my probation officer know that my house was raided?

You're having dealt with and offered housing to a questionable character may be enough to violate your probation. You need an attorney. And yes...

How often are max sentences given?

My colleague is correct in general. However a lot depends on the crime, your criminal history and the facts and circumstances of your case. The...

Can i expunge a of possession of marijuana misdemeanor?

My colleague is of course correct. But I would add for your understanding that even though you had no court costs and did no time, your plea to...