On open probation for aggravated assault. just got out of 10 yr prison sentence. if I violate, how much time should I expect

The judge has very wide discretion in imposing penalties for probation violations. You are likely on a very short rope and a violation very early...

I had a charge that was expunged, my lawyer forgot add the case # of a directly correlating charge, is there a simple solution?

Because this happened in Florida, it is important that you post this in a way that a Florida-licensed attorney can provide assistance. Change the...

Even if you were going 60 in a 50 as you indicated, you were speeding. You are going to a lot of trouble to fight this by attempting to get the...

21 yr old son being charged w/ taxi fare evasion and punching the taxi driver. Should he hire an atty for this?

Your son, having no criminal record at this point, may be able to avoid earning one if he is represented by a competent criminal defense attorney...

My sister died leaving 6 kids i want to adopt the baby

I understand your anxiety in dealing with this issue, but the best source of information you have about this is your attorney. That person knows...

What if anything remains on the "record" for lack of the correct word, once a domestic assault charge is dropped by the victim ?

Once a person has been charged with a personal crime, it remains on their CORI even if the charge is later dismissed. However, with the new CORI...

Bought a car and within days all sorts of issues popped up, what state am i covered in?

If the guy sold the car "as is" then you are out of luck, which is how he described it and was pretty clear. Your very weak contract claim would...

I'm I liable for a returned bad check that the bank held for 10 days, than made available for me to use?

#1 Go to the person who wrote you the check and get cash to deposit, if you can. If there was a lapse in their deposit to cover the check, and if...

Can I get my RMV reinstatement fee thrown out?

The chance that a hearing officer will waive the fees is very, very slim. The RMV is likely to tell you that any appeal of the decision was due to...

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What are criminal sanctions ??

Criminal sanctions include fines, incarceration, probation and restitution to a victim.