Mr. Dane is correct. It is a popular misconception in this country that private individuals can file or "press" charges. Only the District...

Approaching the end of my probation and never received notice to pay. What should I expect and when??

It may very well be that your fines and fees were reduced due to your inability to pay. But, I would definitely have your lawyer (or hire a new...

Prison time and restitution

If the money is owed for restitution, you will have to pay it back. The fact that the crime occurred two decades ago doesn't relieve you of your...

My parole officer said i tested positive for meth. i take adderall and it can show up as meth.

If you are still represented by your trial attorney, you must address this question to him. Other attorneys are prohibited by the rules of...

If you haven't yet been arrested or charged with a crime but are concerned that you might be, you can enter into a "pre-file" agreement with an...

The mere fact that the cop claimed you almost hit him doesn't mean that you actually did. Cops always lie. Just last week I got pulled over by a...

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Several facts you cite do not make sense. Misdemeanor probation is informal, so there is no probation officer. Only felony probation is formally...

What does it mean when the guy was released from his bond?

Both Mr. Hill's and Mr. Roberts' answers are spot on. A defendant is not released from a bond. His bail can be exonerated by the court. If...

There were two bargains made between my Public Defender and the DA but my PD offered me one only of them, can he do that?

You are correct that if your public defender truly did not inform you of an offer that he was aware of, he provided ineffective assistance of...

How many days months exactly or roughly is a sentencing of 1/3 of 2 years with 366 days allocated??

I agree with Mr. Hill that your terminology is a bit off. This makes it difficult to make the calculation. Your husband should be posing this...