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answered on Nov 18, 2022
If a defendant has been held to answer, without being indicted, for longer than 90 days from the finding of probable cause, the circuit court shall, upon motion, order discharge of a defendant from custody. The problem in your scenario is that his 60 days expires on a court holiday. If such a... View More 
N/a
answered on Nov 15, 2022
Shock probation can only be granted once the person has been in prison for 30 to 180 days.
answered on Nov 15, 2022
It is highly unlikely there will be a change to a parole board ruling.
answered on Nov 15, 2022
It depends on the Judge and the County. Typically one week to one month.
answered on Nov 11, 2022
You will need to have really a clear picture of your prior felonies and the sentencing dates of those felonies and any expiration of probation or parole. I would contact a experience criminal defense attorney in your jurisdiction
Asking for a friend. Currently on HIP waiting for court. Two co defendants, one is a juvenile.
Just wondering what should be expected or the actual outcomes.
answered on Nov 11, 2022
If convicted of the Assault 1, possibly. If amended , probably not.
Possession of marijuana,drug paraphernalia, controlled substance not in proper container
answered on Nov 11, 2022
Yes If your previous felonies qualify and are within the statutory time requirements.
answered on Nov 7, 2022
There is a criminal charge for cruelty to animals and you could talk to local law-enforcement about potential charges. I’ve never heard of that being charged when the attempt was unsuccessful but it is possible if you have a good proof. As far as a civil lawsuit you would have to consult a civil... View More
Can I go to jail of I got epo dvo on my x he is homeless n stays in my house wants to shower eat n lay down can I go to jail for helping him ?
answered on Nov 6, 2022
No, but ex can go to jail for violating the epo as you described.
I went filed epo on my x and went to court on Monday judge said come back in 2 weeks bcos he hasn't been served well he got served. Cops come to my house and he was in bed and got arrested but we haven't been to court yet. Now what I want to know is we worked out things. I don rant to go... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2022
Yes. You will have to go to court and ask the judge to dismiss the epo now.
Gram. I waived the grand jury. Took 3for3 rocket docket. I was granted an O.R bond. After 26 days The jail made me pay the $390. I should have been time served tho right. Can I get the$ back
answered on Nov 5, 2022
Your lawyer can make a motion for the return of the money since you served out.
Got discharged from treatment for having a cellular went back to jail was pregnant but lost the baby
answered on Nov 4, 2022
Depending on the language of the revocation order, she could serve out.
It was for an alcohol intoxication & disorderly conduct charge. First time offenses. It’s been 3 weeks and I’ve yet to hear anything about a court date.
answered on Nov 3, 2022
Contact the clerk of court in the county where the charges are pending. He/she can tell you the status of the case/“ and whether there’s a warrant.
Any chance on getting my husband out of jail on a probation revocation hearing
answered on Nov 2, 2022
Depends on the county, prosecutor , judge and severity of the charges below.
answered on Nov 1, 2022
Generally speaking no, unless the later change for sentencing is more favorable to the defendant.
Went to cell phone provider, got call log from 2 of the alleged dates showing I called both dates almost 1 min per date. They’ve been nit picking with me. What should I do? Can they still suspend me if I have proof?
answered on Nov 1, 2022
Appeal and present your documents that refute the three no show/no call dates they are claiming.
answered on Oct 29, 2022
Yes. A pepper ball gun is not a firearm according to the ATF.
were found in my belongings, which I openly admitted to the possibility of, they kicked me out, now I'm supposed to report to my probation officer, what is going to happen?
answered on Oct 21, 2022
Any number of thing. You could be removed and probated. You could be removed, sentenced and sentenced to the penitentiary. You could be sent to an IOP facility. You could be sent to an in patient facility. Best advice is to hire the best criminal defense attorney and get them started on it.
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