Robbery charges

He could possibly go to prison for 2-5 years on the robbery, plus additional time for any other charges or allegations that could be added. If a...

What are the chances of my going to prison ?

If you have a 5-year joint suspended, it means that you are going to do 5 years in state prison if the court finds you in violation of probation...

My daughter got a misdemeanor ticket for possesion of pot (under a ounce) and has to appear in court.

The maximum initial penalty for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana is a $100 fine, and therefore many people think of it as a traffic...

How do I get a criminal protective order removed?

Only the judge has the discretion to remove the protective order, and will usually only do so with the agreement of the protected party, made in...

You have not provided enough information to give a definite answer. More is needed about the crime itself, and any prior convictions. At a minimum,...

Fingerprinting and past crimes

The technology for fingerprints is actually pretty sophisticated today. Most departments have livescan technology, in which an arrestee's...

My dad had a friend to be my mom to sign some papers. Could he go to jail? Is it likely?

It is impossible to determine whether your Dad will go to jail and for how long. It sounds, however, like he may have committed fraud and/or other...

How do I find out if charges are pending against me for altering a prescription?

The best way is to have your attorney do it, through confidential sources. Almost every time that I go to the prosecutors office, I see people...

I got caught shooplifting with $2,000 worth of merchandice.

Ouch. $2,000 worth of merchandise is a big deal, and probably a felony I'm guessing. You are probably either charged with Grand Theft or Commercial...

My 88 year old Father had his license suspended and has a hearing

This is probably not "out of the blue", but has been put into motion by some indication that your father has a problem. This is an increasing...