There are attorneys who specialize in this, but generally, any criminal or appellant lawyer could assist.

No. Miranda Rights apply when 1) you are in custody, and 2) being interrogated. The rights protect you from involuntary self-incrimination, and when violated, can lead to suppression of any statements or evidence gained.

Only because of TV and movies do we believe the police need to... View More

Sounds like a probation violation, which can happen. He needs to stay in close contact with his attorney, who will be in contact with his probation agent.

Working there? I don't think so. Probably not in the gun section. You should look into, at the very least, restoring your gun rights, though.

Not going to be thrown out just yet, perhaps. When you turn yourself in, a bond will be set; be prepared to post or have someone ready to post on your behalf. It would be wise for you to retain an attorney immediately to help you through this process.

Depends on the facts of the case and how much investigation is required. There is no timeline. I've seen cases sent to the prosecutor a day after a report is made; I've also seen cases that take years.

Avoid incarceration? Unlikely. The biggest risk factors are his loose ties to the community and his history of failure to appears. I know people change, but judges see that and think "this guy can't be trusted to be out in the community to do the right thing if he can't even show up to court".

Unless you had permission or a prescription for methamphetamines, you engaged in misconduct by being under the influence. Misconduct between a plea and sentence nullifies any plea agreement, leaving the judge to sentence you as he or she sees fit under the law.

Not sure what you are referring to by "victim packet" but prosecutor doesn't need that to move forward with charges.

There is, unfortunately, nothing other than reporting to the police. Perhaps try contacting the prosecutor's office; they are the ones who determine who to charge and with what, not the police.

If there were a restraining order - more technically called a PPO - the police should have told you when you reported this.

You can go to the circuit court in your county to see if one has been filed.

I suppose you could try to sue this person civilly - and you possibly have some... View More

From which source are you hearing there is no evidence? A jury can only convict based on evidence presented at trial. If there is no evidence, or he is innocent, then the logical choice would be to go to trial. But I suspect the prosecutor has a very different take on whether evidence exists, and... View More

It is a policy directive, subject to great discretion of the parole agent. But you have the right idea about having fines / costs / restitution paid, and full compliance being paramount.

The no contact order on him could still remain. He and his attorney would need to address that with the court.

The judge's job is not to be in your favor. The only person "in your favor" is your attorney, and he or she must adhere to court rules, case law, statutes, ethics, and rules of evidence while being in your favor. If you have plead and are awaiting sentencing, then now is the time to... View More

For that sort of charge? Your best bet to limit incarceration is to pay off as much as you can before sentencing.

By "point system" you probably are referring to the sentencing guidelines. They give the judge, and you, an idea of what an appropriate sentence should be based on... View More

If you asked "I'm already driving drunk. Should I also speed?" Do you think anyone would tell you speeding is a good idea?

Hard to say what will happen, but at this point, you have two options: work with your attorney to turn yourself in and figure it out from there, or keep... View More

Yes, you will. Very bad idea. And a sure way of convincing a judge you need to be in jail or prison and cannot be trusted on probation.

Your child support arrearages never go away; doesn't matter how old your kids are. Your back-owed support reached the level of felony non-support.

You should be speaking to your attorney about this, the strengths are weaknesses of your case, and any offers made.

Yes. You are responsible for ensuring it is charged. Otherwise, what's to stop anyone from simply letting the battery run out and not be held accountable for where they were?