Will he get a court appointed attorney ? Should we get one? Will they throw a DUI at him? What should we do? Will he get jail?

Yes he will get a court appointed attorney if he qualifies as indigent under the guidelines of that jurisdiction. Yes you should get an attorney...

Can I get my Class C felonies dropped to misdemeanor, expunged, or sealed?

You cannot get them "dropped" to misdemeanors. Your opportunity to have the charges amended was before you resolved the case. Not sure about...

What is the average penalty for a hit & run/criminal mischief charge in Louisiana?

There is not a "usual" sentence in any criminal case in so far as the sentence is dependent on many different factors. For instance, do you have a...

Can a medical debt have active collections plus a judicial lien against your real estate for the same debt?

If a creditor has gotten a judgment against you and they filed a judgment lien in the county where you reside, it will attach to any property that...

Interesting question. Unless they have a "mutual aide agreement" probably not. On the other hand, if the officer witnessed the infraction in his...

I am going to court for a misdemeanor can they add charges to the case.

The previous poster is correct in that the prosecution can file new charges against you if they have evidence of it. You would not see that happen...

Under medical advice I am not working due to my bipolar disorder and I'm on probation for a DUI. How should I report this?

This should not be an issue for you whatsoever. Simply provide your probation officer with documents from your counselor that explains why you are...

Is it legal for someone to not show up to a hearing and have someone on their behalf plea the case?

You will need to post this question in the family law section. I will reclassify it for you.

Yes, but you should request a hearing. Once you show proof to the hearing officer that the vehicle was covered by a valid insurance policy at the...

In 2004 I got a minor misdemeanor drug possesion charge in Florida. I paid the fine and want to know how I get this sealed

As long as you were not convicted of the offense, and you have no other convictions, and you have not sealed or expunged any other case before,...

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