Generally, the answer depends on the jurisdiction. In order to extradite someone, one of two things must happen. The person agrees to be...

When a defendant misses a scheduled court appearance, the general practice is for the Judge to issue a capias (arrest warrant) for the defendant...

Generally, case management conferences, status hearings, pre-trials (all 3 terms are loosely the same) are events where the Judge is informed about...

Generally, a withhold does not count as a conviction. However, Mr. Guidry is exactly right when he said that a withhold may be counted as a...

Forget speedy trial. I think I am not eligible because we asked for continuances.

As a general rule, any defense motion to continue is interpreted by the courts as a waiver of speedy trial. That said, just because you waive...

Was arrested for a first offense dui. Probation said minimal alcohol. Dmv sent a letter that said no alcohol. Who overrides who

Have you been convicted and placed on probation? Does probation perform random drug/alcohol screens? Do you really want to take a chance that you...

Generally, a 14 year old can be the proper subject of a subpoena. If the child is the victim, it is unlikely the State would voluntarily excuse...

My daughter was arrested for assault in duval county but is currently on probation in nassau cnty for battery, what shd we do?

Once the probation officer discover's the new arrest, he/she is going to violate your daughter's probation in Nassau county. As a general rule,...

I have completed my restitution 2 years early and asked my probation officer for early termination. She verified the facts and

The only person who can terminate your probation early is the Judge. Your probation officer may recommenced that your probation be terminated...

Generally, pre-trial diversion/intervention programs serve as a kind of probation that you serve while your case is pending. Once accepted into a...