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answered on Sep 21, 2020
Yes, but there is no guarantee that you will receive Court Supervision. It depends on your driving history. To increase your odds of receiving Court Supervision, you should hire an attorney.
answered on Sep 21, 2020
If you are not happy with your attorney, you should hire a new attorney. The sooner you hire another attorney, the better. Make sure to tell your potential new attorney, what issues you had with your last attorney so the same issues do not come up.
answered on Sep 21, 2020
It is likely that they sent the letter the day after you failed to pay. Also, it is likely, since you did not pay on time, the fine was increased. You need to contact the proper authority to make sure what you paid, late, covers what is owed.
Last night, I received my first ever ticket in my life last night. Driving over Statutory Limit by 21-25. 95 over 70. Up until now (at 35), I've maintained a 100% clean driving record, not even parking ticket or any arrests ever in my life. I was also hit with a violation for driving an... View More 
answered on Sep 21, 2020
It is not up to the Court to increase or file charges against you. Only the prosecutor and police officer can do this. Go to court, show your valid proof of insurance and ask for Court Supervision on the speeding ticket.
Husband and I were fighting after drinking heavily. No arrest were made and neith of us pressed charges
answered on Sep 20, 2020
Once the police have been called it is out of your hands. If someone has been charged with a criminal offense, they need to hire a criminal defense attorney right away. The sooner an attorney is hired, the better.
i know it will go on my record, but I want to be in the union to become an electrician
answered on Sep 21, 2020
"What should I do?" You should hire an attorney to assist you with this Misdemeanor criminal offense you have been charged with. If you receive a conviction on this offense, it will cause you issues with employment, education, housing and financing for the rest of your life. An attorney... View More
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answered on Sep 16, 2020
You need to hire an attorney to assist you with this matter. The last thing you want is an Order or Protection against you. Hire an attorney now.
I was at a light when someone honked and accelerated quickly as I did and tried to cut around me quickly getting very close to my car without using a turn signal, I didn't allow them to pass until we were both well over the legal limit and although I should not have we both drove recklessly as... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2020
If the police do come to your door, say nothing and tell them that you will not answer any questions without your attorney present. If they say they are arresting you, you must go with them and you can not resist. They do not have to tell you why they are arresting you. If you are that concerned,... View More
I successfully completed my court ordered alcohol program,and before that my case worker never mention a due balance to me not even on the last day we saw each other.
answered on Sep 15, 2020
This is very simple to verify. Contact the Circuit Court Clerk in the County where you case was and ask them if you owe any fees. The Clerk will be able to check their system and tell you what is owed.
answered on Sep 14, 2020
I just want to be clear, you are a convicted felon and your husband is not and your husband is legally able to posses firearms. If this is the case, even though your husband can legally own a firearm, that does not prevent that same firearm from being attached to you if the circumstance arises,... View More
My friend was arrested for committing Residential Burglary it’s her first offense and when she had court hearing they released her judge said Ibond. She had another court could she get arrested there? What should she expect? Police officer told her to do a written statement and she admitted to... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2020
Your friend needs to hire a criminal defense attorney right away to assist her with this matter. The sooner she hires an attorney, the better.
answered on Sep 10, 2020
Due to his failure to appear in court, a warrant was issued for his arrest. He needs to notify his attorney right away. If he has not hired an attorney yet, he needs to do so right away. The sooner he hires a criminal defense attorney, the better.
I asked why is there a hold on it if I went to court??? The judge still never gave me another court dat I went on the 12 of last month. The police came on my property and took my car didn’t notify me or anything. I asked his why didn’t a officer come to my door he said he didn’t know where I... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
It all depends on why your car is being held. You really should hire an attorney to assist you with this matter. That attorney will be able to look into the matter and tell you what needs to be done to get your car back. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
I got pulled over around the 24th and my insurance expired like around a week before. Since it was my dads car I didn't know at the moment. My dad then updated the insurance soon after so there was a brief window that I didn't have proof of insurance. When I went to the court date I... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
You need to go back to court and show them the current insurance card and inform them that you did not have insurance on the date and time you were ticketed. If this is your first No Insurance ticket, you should get Court Supervision and a fine. If you are still confused, you should hire an... View More
My friend was arrested for the first time for residential burglary it’s obviously her fist offense she had bond court and was released with ibond she had another court could she be arrested to serve time? Or could she do community service hours?
answered on Sep 9, 2020
Your friend needs to hire a criminal defense attorney right away. The sooner she hires an attorney, the better. She is facing serious charges and she needs assistance right away with this matter.
They are all petty offenses, 95 in a 70, failure to signal, and improper lane change. First offense with no prior tickets or stops. Officer pulled up behind me as I was in a sports car and didn’t radar me, but said “you seemed to be moving fast”. Also, the tickets all say “Required Court... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2020
If the tickets are marked as required to appear in court, you must appear in court. As you are likely aware, if you receive two moving violation convictions within a 24 months period, your license will be suspended. This means, if you receive two convictions from these three tickets, your license... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2020
Not that I am aware of, but if it is used in a commission of a crime, it could be considered a deadly weapon if it closely resembles an actual firearm. If it is going to be used for some sort of training and kept within the training facility, there should be no issues, but if it is seen outside the... View More
The public defender says my son has to make his own appointment and I cannot be present during his appointment. Is that legal?
answered on Sep 1, 2020
The Public Defender can absolutely speak to your son alone. There is nothing illegal about an attorney speaking with their client in private. If you are not pleased with the Public Defender, you are always welcome to hire a private criminal defense attorney to assist your son with this matter.
answered on Aug 31, 2020
Listen to what Mr. Harvatin is saying and do what he is suggesting. He has given you the best option possible.
Hi, got a speeding ticket for going 60 in a 30. This is my first time ever getting in trouble with the law, I have no pervious background, I was also test driving a car when I got pulled over, I'm under 21. What is the most likely outcome for my case? Nervous about it!
answered on Aug 31, 2020
This is not a normal speeding ticket. This is a criminal offense. Specifically, this is a Class B Misdemeanor which is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to $1,500.00 in fines not including mandatory assessments. If you are convicted of this offense, it will show up in background checks... View More
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