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My 17 year old son (who is currently being detained at a juvenile detention center) recently agreed to plead guilty to several charges including at least one felony without the advice or presence of his parents. When his mother and I walked into the court room our son had already plead guilty to... View More 
and hitting in her in the back of the neck because she took his scooter. if she hit him back when pinned against the wall?
answered on Oct 31, 2019
They both could be charged in juvenile court. However, it is probably best settled between the parties and parents if possible.
2 years probation on diversion program 6 months I lose everything
answered on Oct 29, 2019
Your other option is worse: jail. If they don’t remove you from diversion, I’d take the rehab and be thankful for the gift.
Cannot get public defender because judge entered as guilty, so it looks like there’s no longer a case. Need help badly!
I recently moved into the house he was talking about so he told 2 different stories
Alleged crime occurred June 2016 -October 2016.
Allegedly on video surveillance in cornfield cultivating marijuana district judge signed search warrant to look for alleged clothing and marijuana that was worn / seen in surveillance footage for defendants residence that’s 2 counties... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2019
Generally, no, unless there is no judge present in the county otherwise or the two counties are part of the same judicial circuit.
But lost it and got picked up I'm out on bond but failed drug screen what happens now
answered on Oct 12, 2019
You’ll likely get probated if you were removed from diversion.
answered on Oct 10, 2019
Depends on the parole conditions of each but I would guess no.
In violation of probation
My friend was hounded by a guy he knew from the past to sell him some meth. After many calls from him he finally said ok and made up a baggie of fake meth(b12 powder). Well turns out the guy was setting him up to get busted by the cops. The guy records the video and about 2 months later the cops... View More
I was on low supervision, quarterly check ins, last visit was June, P.O. said if I didn’t hear from her after my end date I was good. My check in would have been 9-26-19. Havnt had any calls, or talked to her since then, and Friday she placed a note saying I needed to come report this morning.... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2019
Probably finalization of being off paper. Go see her and find out.
If the guru jury don't sign your indict can you get it dismissed
the court has already gave him probation for the possession. if the assault is thrown out is the possession charge still valid?
Wouldnt he been held on that warrent?
First case i got drug paraphenelia and possession of a marijuana blunt. Second case i got drug paraphenelia and possession of methamphetamine >2g. Third case got drug paraphenelia and poss. Of methamphetamine >2g
answered on Sep 18, 2019
Decreasing with each new charge you pick up. Maybe getting into rehab ASAP might improve your chances.
Her story has been constant and the sexual assult has accrued more than once and is so detaled from the 9 year old victim
answered on Sep 10, 2019
Yes. You need to take a juvenile petition against the 15 yo.
My son was on probation in MO through the Interstate Compact. In a probable cause hearing, no evidence or testimony was allowed (only a hearing) even though he was represented by council. Only the opinions of his PO were allowed. The hearing Master found for probable cause and he was returned to... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2019
He does need a lawyer but unfortunately the hearing process here won’t be much different than it was there and he will likely be returned to the jail here.
Keep in mind my friend who donated several bags but accidentally donated one bag that she did not intend to go there. She was just going back and getting what was rightfully hers. Manager told her that she was seen on camera getting the bag & she gave it to corporate and not to come back on the... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2019
It is legal for them to ask her not to comeback, right or wrong. However, this does not preclude her from going to any other Goodwill Store. You might also consider filing a complaint against the store manager with the corporate office.
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