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It is best to get a lawyer. You will never prevail on a civil rights suit if you lose or plead guilty to the obstruction charge. Often,... Read Answer
My advise would be to obtain an attorney. You face felony theft charges, which can have serious consequences in your life, including your ability to... Read Answer
I'm taking it that you are discussing recreational marijuana. It is not legal in California. In the two states (Washington & Colorado) where... Read Answer
You have several options. You can: 1. Plea guilty and take whatever offer the government gives you, the case would most likely always remain on... Read Answer
You can cancel the court case, however, it would be mistake to do so. The police will not be able to do anything since there is no protective order.... Read Answer
He will be taken in custody to the county where the new case is pending unless you post bail.
A good attorney will help your friend. S/he will investigate and find the truth. That truth can be presented to the DA for a better plea bargain.... Read Answer
Your question is a difficult one to answer without all of the procedural facts about what happened and when it happened. If your son was represented... Read Answer
On DV cases, the person must see a judge prior to release. Statutes require a judge advise the person of the mandatory protection order prior to... Read Answer
Texts are written communication just the same as any other conversation such as a telephone call or email. These texts would not be hearsay because... Read Answer
Generally only in minor traffic cases will a judge allow an attorney to enter a plea on behalf of a client. Even in those events, the client must... Read Answer
The bail is an assurance to the court that someone will return for their court dates. If they do not show up, you or whoever posted the bail will... Read Answer
It will show up on a background check as an arrest every case is different, so it is hard to advise you how to make your choice. If you were to get a... Read Answer
If you get convicted then it will go on your PERMANENT record.? Get a lawyer and see if something can be worked out to avoid a conviction if you do... Read Answer
A dismissal means that there never was a conviction. An expungment erases a conviction.
State could file a petition to revoke probation and request a jail/prison sentence.
Your boyfriend risks violating his probation and faces additional consequences for the new charge. Jail time could be one such consequence. It... Read Answer
His probation will be violated and he will be prosecuted for the domestic violence. If you are the victim, take a hint and get as far away from him... Read Answer
If he is convicted of the new charge that would be a probation violation meaning the judge could revoke his probation and resentence him up to the... Read Answer