It is impossible to say with so little information. The failure to appear is an offense on it's own, but also, with $35000 bail, it is clearly not...

Whay kind of consequences might I face? Would I have to wait an entire year and what are my chances of an expungment?

A good lawyer may be able to help you avoid a conviction in this case. You are young and you should try and keep this off your record if you can. ...

Should I hire an attorney?

Yes, you should hire an attorney. This is not a simple traffic ticket, this is a misdemeanor. How the court treats your case will somewhat depend...

Why would prosecutor allow public intoxication go to trial?

Because prosecutors can be unreasonable and they are the ones in power. Based on the facts you've given, the prosecutor is one of those that is...

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How a jury is selected?

Both the prosecutor and defense lawyer asks questions of the jury (voir dire) to determine if there are any biases. Jurors can be removed for...

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How serious is my sons charge?

You don't want your son to get his first criminal conviction at 18. It will cast a shadow over him for years to come. You should retain a good...

Does a judge only give a sentence, or can he also give a conviction?

Typically, the prosecutor decides what charges to file and the judge cannot "change" the charges. The judge decides what the sentence will be for...

Embezzlement

This is a very serious situation. Your probation can easily be violated for the accusation of embezzlement even if it is not charged. You will...

Probation violation

When it comes to probation violations, you are at the mercy of the judge. It is best to retain an attorney to get all of your documentation in...

What is the time possible for co defendant of attempted murder?

The aider and abettor of the crime may be punished in the same exact manner as the actual perpetrator. In other words, the driver of the car that...