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For the statutory maximum of the offense, you were convicted for and that remain unserved. For example, if you are on probation for a first DUI, the... Read Answer
It can't be an infraction if you went to jail for it. It had to have been a misdemeanor, which will stay on your record forever until you have it... Read Answer
Simple. By hiring a good lawyer, preferably before he cops himself out.
Nothing happens. No witnesses are required to attend a mere Pre-Trial.
You need to pay restitution so you don't get violated for your probation. Getting off is an entirely different matter.
Simple. Sentencing is set at a future date, and the person can't make bail.
Stop responding. You have the right to remain silent. Exercise it!
Yes. In fact, your partner probably won't be charged, since it is responsive self-defense. You will probably be the only one charged.
Yes. It's called: filing a false report.
Instead of worrying about the jail time, you need to focus your attention on how you can avoid being convicted. Time to shop for a lawyer.
You have the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what you say it will be twisted around and used... Read Answer
You should have the petty theft expunged. You need to have successfully completed the entire term of probation, have nothing criminal pending, and... Read Answer
The victim can only get restitution through court when you are on probation. As for expungement, you need to have successfully completed the entire... Read Answer
It doesn't work like that. Prosecutors will never drop charges just because the victim has had a change of heart/story. The fact is, in 95% of all DV... Read Answer
Nope. What do you think statutory rape law is for??
Instead of worrying about the jail time, you need to focus your attention on how you can help him avoid being convicted. Time to shop for a "good"... Read Answer
Go to the court clerk. Put the case back on calendar.
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, so... Read Answer
You DUI doesn't automatically go off your record. 10 years is simply the "priorability" date, meaning once it is 10 years ago they can't allege it as... Read Answer
It doesn't work like that. Prosecutors will never drop charges just because the victim has had a change of heart/story. The fact is, in 95% of all DV... Read Answer
That time usually goes to your probation violation, unless your lawyer can convince the Judge otherwise.
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, so... Read Answer
Yes they can. If you get something in the mail with a court date, you need to hire a lawyer pal.
Depending on your daugther's prior criminal history a decent lawyer should be able to make a hit and run go away. Now as to wehther or not $8000... Read Answer
You have the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what you say it will be twisted around and used... Read Answer