answered on Mar 15, 2024
The state can always charge you. If the issue is proof of an element a trial is required. technical deficiencies can be handled by o motion to quash. the motion to quash if granted would end the prosecution. The ability of the state to prove what they claim is an issue for the jury to decide.
If someone failed to sign up for probation in a new parish because she was running from her ex, and she got picked up 3 months ago with no contact with a lawyer or her probation officer, how likely is it that she would be released on her next court date? The court date is to reinstate or revoke... View More 
answered on Jan 8, 2024
The answer is up to the Judge that authorized probation. If the Judge finds that your reason for not signing up justified your failure the Judge can allow you to get probation again. If the Judge does not think the facts of your situation justified your failure to sign up then the Judge could give... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2023
Many Judges will change bond amounts or release an accused to a secure treatment facility. If you don't have an attorney to help you try contacting the Judges law clerk.
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