What is the benefit of paying your entire fees and fines for probation in full?

Paying your fees and fines two years after your conviction is not exactly paying them off early. That said if you pay off the balance you may...

Changing or canceling a flight (Expedia)

You'll have to pay if you bought non-refundable tickets. Sometimes its worth the price to buy refundable tickets.

I got a MJ possession ticket from a federal officer on federal lands, when stopped at a roadblock. Will I have a federal record?

Yes, you now have a federal record.

Is it reasonable to call CPS because I don't want to live with my family?

CPS will only get involved in cases of physical or severe emotional distress. Once you get them involved you can't get rid of them. Are you sure...

SP3 means the paper work for the transfer is being completed. SP4 means it is almost completed. SP5 means he's ready to be picked up by CDC.

How can a judge deny public defense when it's unconstitutional?

If you are indigent you have a right to appointed counsel. Definitions of indigence vary from state to state. If the judge feels you have the...

1st time dui probation violation, it's been over a year and no word from my probation officer. I sill been sending in my reports

Keep sending your reports in and make copies of them if you haven't been doing that. Usually no news from your PO is good news.

What to do in a petty theft issue

In many states stealing a $700 computer would not be petty theft. This is particularly true if you entered your employer's offices with the intent...

Habeas Corpus Case: What are my options ? Va Supreme Court refused the appeal and denied the petition for rehearing.

You can file a writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court or start a habeas petition in federal court. Your lawyer can advise you as to the best...

What steps will I take at the end of my probation? Will the charges be dropped? What will a background check turn up afterward?

Charges are not dropped at the end of probation. In fact the charges have now become convictions. These will stay on your record forever unless...