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I have small children and I can't go to jail
answered on Jan 30, 2021
Many judges across the state have a policy a mandatory jail time to serve, even on one (1) first offense lifetime shoplifting charge. 1 is serious enough, but 3 will surely raise red flags with the court. My advice is to contact a criminal defense attorney to discuss options.
answered on May 12, 2020
The "failure to comply" charge carries up to 6 months in jail, a $500 fine plus court costs, or both, in addition to potentially being placed on supervised probation.
"Resisting arrest" is a separate offense, and it carries the exact same penalties as "failure to... View More 
How a would go about getting my bond money back?
answered on Apr 25, 2020
Multiple issues control this. First, is the case over yet. If so, then yes.
In still pending, on misdemeanor cases, after 12 months, you can ask the court to release you as surety.
Not that I’m going to or want to I just started thinking wow I’ve had a long week at work I think imma have a few beer when I get off but then I thought oh yeah I need to adjust my scope and that’s how I come up with the question . But I was just wondering say I had a few beers and been... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2020
Your private property may be in a city that makes discharging a firearm in the city limits illegal. Plus, in some or residential neighborhoods, covenants prevent such activities due to disruption of the neighbors due to loud noises.
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