These types of situations do happen, but I would point out that it is often impossible to know that the State would have dropped the case without you retaining an attorney. There may have been discussions between counsel and the State or engaging an attorney may have made the State realize that... View More

I find it hard to believe that an arrest would be warranted for throwing a single cigarette to the ground. I would recommend taking a look at the arrest paperwork to see what statute or ordinance was alleged to have been violated. That is a good place to start. Look up that law and read it. Then... View More

A restraining order will be governed by the wording of the order. Usually that relates to some restraint on the Respondent or the person who the order was "sought against." As the previous attorney noted. if you are unsure what the order means you should consult an attorney.

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Although PTI is fairly standard statewide, it is governed by local practices and the original written agreement. The agreement usually has a specific timeframe but may allow for early termination of the PTI if all of the conditions are completed. The entity that is charged with supervising the PTI... View More

If you were being arrested the police can search you because you are being arrested. (Incident to arrest) They do not need your permission. To attack the search after the arrest will be difficult but not impossible. If the officer had probable cause to believe that you had committed theft. That can... View More

PTI is a good program that allows a defendant to earn a dismissal of a case by completing the agreed upon conditions. As mentioned by the previous attorney, it is a contract between the State and yourself. The terms of the contract dictate what happens. I trust you read the contract carefully and... View More

Unfortunately, that is not how the law works. If you are an adult, any official evidence of the arrest must be removed by order of a court. The process requires an application to FDLE to determine eligibility to have the record expunged. I would suggest speaking to a local attorney who can discuss... View More

A "mugshot" can be found in multiple locations. Some of these locations are private companies and some are law enforcement. A private company may not be obligated to honor your request for removal, although they may be willing to do so voluntarily. A law enforcement site is not obligated... View More

If you entered a plea to this case and was placed on probation "with adjudication", the information will never be removed from your record. If you entered into some type of diversion, you may be able to seek expungement or sealing if the case was dismissed. If the "dismissal"... View More

A Bonding Agent can "come off" a bond without cause. This may happen if there is some question regarding whether the Defendant will appear as required. If this happens the person will be remanded back into custody. This will also result in any attached collateral being released.... View More

A witness can testify as to what they personally witnessed. If these witnesses are back in trouble again, they may be reluctant to do so. On the other hand, the Sate may be willing to offer them a deal to testify against you. All of that can be brought out in a trial if there is evidence to support... View More

I would always recommend answering the "question asked" truthfully. If he was asked if he "was arrested" then the truthful answer would be yes. It seems that most employers regard truthfulness higher than the actual answer. Every employer will handle the scenario differently.... View More

I agree with the previous attorney's answer. The only thing I would add is someone who is attending law school and has completed two years or has graduated successfully can practice law under what is known as the third-year practice or legal intern rule. They can practice law, including... View More

Depending on the jurisdiction, it may be possible to engage an attorney to approach the Prosecutor's Office about having the warrant withdrawn. An obstacle may be whether a prosecutor has been assigned to the case. Your attorney can determine who sought the warrant and approach that person.... View More

Whether a case can be expunged has more to do with what the outcome of the case was than what the charge was. If the case was dropped, you will have a better shot. If the outcome was a withhold of adjudication it would require a sealing for ten years if you are even eligible. That is dependent on... View More

I agree with the first attorney's answer. Deal directly with the police. In addition, go directly to your post office and speak to the Postmaster. They can verify any claims. Also, if your mail is being stolen you may need to invest in a locked mailbox or register for a small post office box... View More

Typically no. Some judges will allow fines and court costs to be entered as a lien against a Defendant. Some judges will allow a Defendant to perform community service in lieu of some of the obligation. This would typically need to be requested by the filing of a motion or it could be specified as... View More

The jail can hold her until she either bonds out or is offered a time served disposition ; unless you do something about it. If you are not involved in the crime in any way, you can contact the law enforcement involved in the case and inform them of the fraud. Giving a false name to a LEO is a... View More

There are typically two ways to have the State agree to reduce a charge. (1) Your attorney can negotiate a reduction as part of the plea negotiations or (2) Your attorney can point out to the prosecutor issues as it relates to a lack of evidence to prove all of the elements of the alleged crime or... View More

This is a complicated question. Why was a fire investigator present? A syringe is not automatically paraphernalia. Did the investigator question you about it? Did you make any statements? There may an issue with the investigator opening the paper if he did so without permission. You will need a... View More