I need I need to know if leaving from a halfway house will result in new charges if I turn myself in within 24 hours

If you leave the halfway house without permission, the could file an escape charge, which is a felony. It carries a mandatory DOC sentence if...

You need to have a conversation with your probation officer. If they are unwilling to offer you mouth swabs, you You need to have a conversation...

I should of been terminated from probation this month, but this past year has been tough. Can I petition the court for early t

You may petition the Court to terminate your probation early, however, they Court will not likely do so if you have anything unfinished. If you...

Absolutely. It is often easier to nail you down than at home. If they want you, they'll come and get you. If you have knowledge that you have a...

I think my trial attorney was ineffective counsel, but he's kind of famous. Does that make an a difference Re: Strickland?

A well know attorney is not "famous." If they were ineffective assistance of counsel, you have rights regardless of who they think they are. ...

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I was arrested, booked into jail for a felony, then released without having to post a bond and was never charged.What happened?

Often, the DA's office has chosen not to file the case after Intake has reviewed it. There are rare circumstances where the case is brought later...

I will complete my probation in two weeks but I still owe a lot will I have to continue to be on probation? I been paying on tim

Probation cannot extend your probation simply for owing money. If this is the only Condition not satisfied at time of release, they must release...

They are trying to give my boyfriend 8 to 24 years of jail time for something he didn't do and he was on parole

The first question is whether he's in custody. If he is, he will be appointed attorney by the public defenders office. Often if the defendant is...

How to petition for your record to be sealed if never convicted?

To be clear, if your DUI or DWAI was dismissed (for any reason) or if you were acquitted at trial, Colorado law allows you to Petition the District...

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Can police charge someone with DV if they never speak to who was involved to get the story?

Absolutely and they do it routinely. Once the officers begin the investiation, they often talk to everyone but the defendant. I have clients hire...