Amending of a Diversion Agreement

Not knowing all the facts of your case, the most I could do would be to list out in cursory fashion options (or perhaps better stated, titles of...

How much jail time for two possible felony charges?

There is (somewhat sadly) very good reasons for lawyers to avoid giving you a numerical answe to a felony sentencing question over Avvo, Felony...

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How do I pursue a dismissal? Prior to arraignment or after.

Be very careful about putting up details of what happened on the Internet. This is not a confidential forum, and prosecutors an police read it. ...

Measure 11 crimes are the most serious on the boks, and the consequences of conviction should make you shudder. They involve mandatory minimum...

IS IT LEGAL FOR COPS TO SEARCH OUT ONE PRIVATE SCHOOL TO USE AS A PHOTO RADAR TRAP WHEN ALL pUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED FOR SUMMER

Oh, how frustrating! You have received excellent counsel. I only hasten to add that, after requesting a trial, you should also request...

What is the possibility that these females will be charged and chances of winning this case?

The answers you have received thus far are excellent. Allow me to venture into the territory of probabilities that my colleagues have wisely...

I had two marijuana tickets in 2012 (possession and distribution less than 1oz). Will they show up on background check?

Violation convictions are not criminal convictions, as you note. Thus, if asked whether you have been convicted of a crime (and nothing else is on...

In serious need of help. DV charges... No Contact Orders... coerced statements made to police... How can this be resolved?

Here is what you MUST do: Hire a criminal defense attorney. If you cannot afford one, tell the judge you want court-appointed counsel. And...

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My g/f being charged with my weed?

You both need lawyers right away, and you need to stop incriminating yourself online. Anything you say on Avvo can be used agaist you. You should...

If i have a pending charge that i have not been convicted of but i was arrested will it show on my background check?

It will most likely show up, yes. As an arrest. You never know precisely how people are conducting background checks, and there can be all sorts...