Generall depends on the persons past record such as even if you have a outstanding warrant for a traffic ticket the judge could hold you over until trial. But generally for simple assualt most people are released the same day they see the judge, but again depends on the facts of the case, injury... View More

A first time offender faces the same penalties as a previous offender its just that a first time offender has alternative disposition options to eliminate the possible jail time. (Still needs consent of the judge but generally given assuming the injuries were not that bad) Thus the general... View More

Yes just call up the court speak with the judges law clerk or go online thru the courts JEDS system and request it in writing (always better) and depending on the judge and the court your in will determine how easy it will be to do this.

Different counties and different judges rules and... View More

No, not by itself it would not be paraphernalia, but for example if found with a spoon a needle and a lighter it would probably be an easy case for the prosecutor to win. Every case is different and depends on the facts and circumstances of its own.

If done correctly it certainly could be valid, the problem is many aren't and thats where your heirs will spend tens of thousands of dollars and can take years to settle your estate where as if you just spend a few hundred more you could have saved them all that trouble. Be smart hire a lawyer... View More

First the price of the items for determining the amount taken for a shoplifting charge is based on the retail price of the items not the sale price of the items thus then fact that they were on sale is irrelevant to your charge.

Second yes you did jeopardize your future, but a good lawyer... View More

That is a good question and you and your lawyer if your smart and hire one will find out in court or in the discovery that your lawyer will order. Because based on what your saying you shouldn't have gotten the ticket, but maybe he will testify in court that you were doing something else... View More

Your only obstructing law enforcement in general if they were investigating a crime or had a reasonable suspicion that you were involved in a crime. Others reasons may exist such as the community care taker function, but everything is fact dependent. I would definately speak with a lawyer, they... View More

You have three choices you either 1) contact their insurane company and see if they will pay. 2) file a lawsuit yourself or 2) hire a lawyer to try to recover your property damage. The problem is a good lawyer may cost more than the damage is worth. Please remember you must do this quickly as... View More

I suggest you call the court and tell them what you have told us, they may remove any failure to appear or warrant that may have issued due to this fact, on the other hand they may not it depends on how much time they gave for mailing and other factors. That being said even if your successful and... View More

No Jail time is not mandatory for a 1st time criminal offender for a 3rd degree shoplifting charge (means no other prior criminal charges not just shoplifting). Now that doesn't mean that you can't get jail time, its just not mandatory like it would be for a 2nd degree charge. That... View More

We would need to see the documents to properly answer your question, but many times the arrest date is considered the date the complaint was filed. But you shouldn't be in contempt if you were never served with the order. Get yourself a lawyer a contempt charge is a serious criminal offense.

No its not unusal to get more than one ticket if you performed more than one violation of the law. Thus you can be speeding and get a ticket for unsafe lane change and careless driviing at the same time. Now for your case the 2 careless driving tickets is a little circumspect but again we would... View More

Yes in general the positive sniff by the dog would give them probable cause to search your vehicle, but everything is fact dependent and your lawyer would need to review the discovery to give you a certain answer so speak with and hire a lawyer if you are charged or think you will be charged.... View More

Sounds like you will need to hire a probate lawyer to get what you want if the family is not cooperating. The main person you need to speak to is the executor of his will. You can find this out by going to the provate court yourself. As for insurance you can call the insurance company and see if... View More

Logically it would be when the person steps onto the road, the reality in court is generally different, thus it is when the person steps onto that pad that is right before the actual start of the road according to most judges. If charged get yourself a lawyer most of the time we can help you... View More

Yes, generally if you have a restraining order against you and they find something to show you have contact with the victim, you would be arrested on a warrant and can even be held over until trial. Get a lawyer if you think they may find something, especially one good with hiring and using a... View More

Each case is fact dependent, just because your car was on for over 3 minutes does give him the right to stop you as it is a violation of the law,but not the right to test you for a DWI, he would have needed some other articulable reason.

You better tell your friend to hire a good lawyer. Your friend is facing up to 30 days in jail and 6 months loss of his license and some fines. If convicted which it sounds like it would be easy for the state to do, due to the video evidence, these penalties are a real possibility without good... View More

Even if the AG made this clear its up to a judge to determine and unfortunately the courts have made operation not just actual operation but go by whether the person had the ability to operate the vehicle in general. If your charged with a DWI or DUI get a good lawyer as the laws are against you... View More