I got arrested for owi but had a pipe and grinder in the car I was so compliant they said they would drop all but owi but still

Likely because they did find marijuana and drug paraphernalia and either the supervisor or the DA reviewing the case decided to charge you after...

The don't have to charge him with anything to keep him on a hold, or revoke him, they just need a rule violation. If they are pursuing revocation,...

What to expect

The best way to try and prevent a no contact order as a condition of bond is to show up for court, tell the DA or clerk you are present and wish to...

Handling this yourself, and especially confessing to the DA at a pretrial that you attend unrepresented is not going to get you anything but...

Can someone not related to a criminal case hire an appeal lawyer for a defendent given a guilty verdict?

The trial attorney does not have to handle post-conviction matters, and as noted, it is often better to have a fresh set of eyes handle...

What is going to happen

You can't "stop this whole mess". Once you invite the system into your life, it is in. You can show up in court and let the judge know that you...

What happens if I plead guilty to the text messages will they lock me up

You'll need to show up to find out, but most courts will give time to pay, or a payment plan.

I stole a labtop and a air tool and sold it they are pressing charges what could I be facing

At a minimum, theft of moveable property again. Depending upon the date and severity of the prior you could be charged as a repeater. If you broke...

How long will a disorderly conduct investigation take?

The real question isn't how long the new investigation can take. There is no time limit other than the three year statute of limitations on...

What is court protocol regarding a 'party' being served to attend a hearing?

Presumably your attorney has a better handle on how the court and the GAL will respond to the lack of notice than any random lawyer on the...