A first offense misdemeanor trespass charge was dropped but the 2 yrs probation was not. Now a 2nd probation violation-penalty

Likely a probation violation is in your future which can include jail time. Depends on how the Theft case resolves. If you are guilty of the theft...

I've trained my dog to bite. What additional risk have I assumed?

The maxim, “Every dog gets one free bite” means that a peaceful dog won’t be expected to attack (until it does). Your hypothetical dog is just the...

What can I do??

Have your attorney argue that you asked the court for an extension by virtue of the postmark prior to the expiration of one year. Then have your...

The hit and run is susceptible to a civil compromise which is a way of getting it dismissed by paying the store for damages and having your...

Well Oregon extradite from Las Vegas Nevada for domestic violence felony charge

Generally Oregon does extradite on felonies

My expectation is that your case would be referred back to the court for a possible probation violation for failing to abstain from alcohol (which...

I got pulled over for A DUI in Oregon, Will I loose my Illinois license if convicted?

When you fail to appear for a hearing in Oregon, your license gets suspended and notice is sent to your home state, which results in a license...

You may want to consider a trial here and raise as a defense the lack of intent. This case could also be resolved by a civil compromise to get it...

Selected as the best answer

If i did not receive a summons or any knowledge of a warrant, than how is it legal for them to say I have a failure to appear?

That’s a great question. Yes you have to know about the court date and then intentionally or knowingly fail to appear (FTA). Sounds like you didn’t...

Yes you can find out the results, but it takes time for the lab to process them and turn them over to the DA. Your attorney can talk to the DA and...