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If convicted, the maximum penalty is one year in jail and a $5,000.00 fine. For a first offense, you probably won't get jail time, but if convicted,... Read Answer
It's possible there would be criminal charges, but it seems unlikely. Given everything you said, coming back with a gun makes it hard for her to go... Read Answer
More like he can press charges against her and that guy. If he hasn't done so already, he needs to make a police report of the incident.
No you should report her and her boyfriend to the police. It is a felony to threaten someone with a gun and both are guilty of this.
Yes and yes. Many people who are factually innocent are charged every day. Over one hundred people have been placed on death row when they were... Read Answer
Up to 93 days for the violation. If the judge revoked your probation, you can be resentenced up to the maximum for the original offensive that placed... Read Answer
It does not matter who files the report with the police. It is not a personal injury claim, but claim that the law was violated. Somebody driving... Read Answer
You probably need to hire an attorney in the same county where the protective order was signed by the judge.
Depending on what her prior record is, including misdemeanors, she may get some, although she will probably not get any prison time. I would expect... Read Answer
if its a drug case, probably, probably, they are not dusting her place like a major crime scene.
You have to ask the judge to appoint another lawyer or go out and hire one yourself.
Yes you can. Call the police. Report the theft.
All people in the United States have the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure. If a law enforcement officer has probable cause or... Read Answer
Play it smart. The attorney is experienced in trying to get things lowered. That person will know the arguments to make.