Yes, of course you can get charged. You should immediately save, print and preserve these texts. Then, provide them to your DEFENSE ATTORNEY. That...

Is it true that once all court fees and restitution paid in full - an active warrant can or will be recalled from the judge ?

Agreed -- it's pretty shocking that some courts still run debtors prisons when it comes to restitution and fines. The alternative -- sending those...

In 2013 Oregon passed a “Brady Bill,” codifying the discovery obligations of Brady v. Maryland, 373 US 83 (1963). The prosecutor must disclose...

The answer depends on your husband's original crime(s) of conviction. He should have a court appointed lawyer who can answer these questions --...

Why did community service send me a letter saying I only owe 100.00 since coronavirus do I pay this and everything is good?

"Community service" generally stems from criminal convictions, so you should call and email your criminal defense attorney to ask about the status...

If it was a second DUII after a successful DUII Diversion in your past, you may be looking at only 48 hours jail, or even 80 hours community...

If you were already convicted of these crimes of dishonesty, you should contact a lawyer's office to see about expungement. The lawyer who helped...

There’s no “DUI” in Oregon, although we sometimes use that phrase in speech. “DUII” is an acronym from the crime of Driving Under the Influence of...

You're conflating the statute of limitations with the speedy trial right. The latter deals with delay once a person has been charged. The first...

In addition to Mr. Cogan's excellent answer, if the family member wants to be proactive he may also want to consider voluntarily entering alcohol...