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Call the Court where the case was filed and subsequently handled.
I am assuming your son has an attorney or he would not have gotten through the legal process far enough to be bound over to adult court. You really... Read Answer
Not unless you want a fight with your girlfriend. Anyone who resides at the residence has a right to have guests. If your girlfriend invites her... Read Answer
He has to appear at the arraignment, or a bench warrant will be issued. Prior to the hearing, he needs to talk with the prosecutor. He may need an... Read Answer
Take proof of insurance, i.e. a letter from your insurance agent, stating when you were covered. If you did not have insurance, take proof that you... Read Answer
The most likely next step for you to be referred to juvenile court and charged with a misdemeanor. You will probably get some community service... Read Answer
If the property is in plain sight, yes.
An order to show cause why you should not be held in contempt of court will be issued. If picked up on the warrant, you will be held in jail until... Read Answer
Your best option is to get an attorney, and have the attorney talk to the police. Be sure to give the attorney access to any information that will... Read Answer
It depends on the judge, but most judges will not recall a felony warrant until the defendant appears in court.
Of course they need evidence. If they do not have evidence, at trial they will lose, and will have opened themselves up to a civil rights lawsuit. I... Read Answer
Yes, they will need some form of evidence. It could be an eyewitness, a video recording, or some sort of injury, but, yes, they need evidence.
It depends on how many "battles" you want your attorney to "fight" and the difficulties of each "battle." If, for instance, you want representation... Read Answer
The price range will vary dramatically from attorney to attorney. I would recommend getting a price from several different lawyers before choosing... Read Answer
The court doesn't change the prosecutor, the prosecutor's office decides which attorney will handle a particular case, and sometimes that is decided... Read Answer
What is the charge, and where are you shooting? The answers will make all the difference in my response.
He is likely to stay in jail until his next court date, unless you can show the judge that there has been a substantial change of circumstances that... Read Answer
Clearly get an attorney first. Do not talk to the police without an attorney.
My biggest concern is the length of time you were in custody. I would contact a civil rights attorney to see if you have a good case, and if they... Read Answer
Probably not. You will go to jail if you commit a new crime, or have missed several appointments with your PO.
Technically, you could be charged with theft, but it sounds like the company is only asking for you to repay them.
You could be charged with theft; given the amount involved, I suspect it would be a misdemeanor. You need to hire an attorney to see if he can work... Read Answer
If the order is against the other party, you can contact the police and request that the order be dismissed. If it is against you, the other party... Read Answer
If you were convicted of the charge, you must wait at least three years (for a misdemeanor) from the date of termination of probation, and then you... Read Answer
They can charge you, but this is a fact situation, as you have explained it, which would justify fighting and taking to trial. If they did no tests... Read Answer