At what point in a criminal defense proceeding are motions made to dismiss charges?

In Multnomah County, these motions are generally made any time after arraignment. The defense attorney typically files a written motion, serves a...

If accused of a crime , you plea NOT guilty, but on the court documents the date for the crime is 1yr off can you get it dropped

I wouldn't rely on this as a means to have the case dismissed. A judge would likely find it to be a "scrivener's error."

I was granted a motion to vacate a Neg Driving 1. Will I have any trouble getting in to Canada for vacation?

You should bring a certified copy of the Order vacating the conviction with you.

Are police allowed to turn off my recording device after being in custody?

This is an interesting question, and the answer really depends on what you are trying to accomplish. For instance, if police say you made...

If you are on bench probation, as opposed to formal probation, you do not need to go through the Interstate Compact process. Because this is in...

Can my parents sign my discharge paper instead of myself?

I suggest you talk directly to your PO about this.

I have a documented disability of Schizophrenia. During the time my illness was untreated, I committed a felony.

While the law doesn't address expungement on the basis of a mental health disability, expungement may be an option for you. This depends on a...

Reckless Driving is a Class A misdemeanor and carries a maximum possible penalty of 1 year in jail, $6,250 fine, and a 90 day license suspension. ...

Acussed of possesion of 1 oz or less of Marijuana , DUII , and Speeding ticket. Story Below Will I lose this case and be screwd

You shouldn't talk about the facts of this case with anyone other than your lawyer. I urge you to meet with a criminal defense lawyer who...

Community supervision is formal probation (i.e.: rather than being incarcerated the offender is being supervised in the community by a probation...