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Q: My daughter was arrested 31 days ago for a probation violation. How much longer will she be in jail?

What is the difference between a major violation and a technical violation. Is leaving the county a major or technical violation?

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answered on Aug 30, 2024

Technical violations are smaller things, like missing a meeting with the PO.

Leaving the county then coming back same day without permission is a technical violation in my opinion. Leaving the county then going to another country and not coming back for years would not be a technical...
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Q: I need a battery charge to be dismissed.

There were tenants my father was evicting, and my father and I got into a heated argument with the tenants as they had moved they had left personal Items open doors and gates because they wanted the home to get vandalized, cops would come at night because neighbors would call police letting know... View More

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answered on Aug 30, 2024

Sounds like there are lots of witnesses, self-defense issues, defense of others issues. You have the right to a jury trial. In some cases, a jury acquittal is the only route to a dismissal. In some cases, jury trial doesn't make good sense for the defendant. You need professional advice. Find... View More

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