What will happen?

As a first time offender you do have a few options that may keep you out of jail and/or keep a conviction off your record. You should hire an...

Your research is not quite correct. First, whether the Failure to Register charge is a felony or misdemeanor depends in part on the underlying sex...

Neither the police nor the prosecuting authority need your permission or cooperation to file criminal charges. When a crime is committed against...

What are my alternatives ?

This does not appear to be a federal case. The facts of your case are a little hard to follow due to way in which you wrote them, but you may well...

I Failed a Drug Screen During my Pre Trial Diversion in Milton muni court. I had completed all of my community svc & fines.

Failing a drug screening while on pre-trial diversion is a violation of the conditions of the pre-trial diversion. Consequences can include some...

I am a 1st time offender facing a rob 1 w/a deadly weapon enhancement charge...i have never been in trouble before & I'm lost..

In general, you should trust that your lawyer is handling your case in an appropriate manner. It is not unusual for the prosecutor to make a very...

False attempted Rape Allegations

Don't listen to your friend - what you described won't lead to a life sentence. Prosecutors have to prove their case "beyond a reasonable doubt." ...

I need help my boyfriend is going threw a divorce and doesn't have a lawyer, he didn't know he was suppose to be paying alamony?

Your boyfriend needs to hire an attorney ASAP. There may be a defense to the court ordered alimony if he never received any notice of his...

What happens to the case if offender jumps bail

In most states, jumping bail can lead to additional criminal charges. Someone who fails to appear for court in a criminal matter likely has a...

How do I petition the court to ask them to convert court fines to community service. I am in Spokane County, WA.

Each jurisdiction handles requests to convert fines to community service a bit differently, but in my experience, most are at least willing to...