Can the pprosucuter hold a charge againt me from 25 yrs ago and add to a new charge to make it 2nd degree reatil fraud.

Check the court file from the county it occured in. Sometimes they don't get it entered corrctly. Get a copy of your IChat criminal history through...

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How do I go about getting my criminal record expunged?

Look for an attorney in your area that has substantial experience with expungements. They are complex, especially if the prosecutor objects. You...

What the heck should we do?! Marijuana Possession/Use at Western Michigan University...

Be proactive and get an experienced criminal defense lawyer on board right away. After reviewing the police reports he can determine if there are...

You definitely need a lawyer. You may have a valid defense and/or eligible for a deferral program which would keep your public record clean....

My boyfriend was arrested for a felony warrant without any notice or show cause, what will happen next?

His first court appearance will be his arraignment where the judge will read what he is being charged with, his rights (trial, lawyer, etc.), and...

I would find out who your public defender is and give them a call. I agree that many are busy and will wait until the day of court to speak with...

Is this grounds for dismissal?

It is not grounds for a dismissal. That's considered a minor error. The judge will probably let the prosecutor amend the complaint to the correct...

My sister is charged with home invansion 1 she has no prior felonies can she get the charge reduced how much time u think she t

Charges can always be reduced. Whether they are or not depends on a number of factors: prior criminal history, how adamant the victim is, how...

I got cought shoplifting... Yes at Walmart..

These stores frequently send out civil demand letters (which they are entitled to by law) and it has no effect on whether or not criminal charges...

Why does my judge want me to have an IQ TEST

I am just as stumped as everyone else. Please provide more context.