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My wife (female, 22) almost got assaulted my a neighbor in our apartment complex, and I want to know what I can do in the future if the situation gets worse
answered on Feb 22, 2021
Call the police and/or file a vpo - do NOT take anything into your own hands unless there is an imminent threat to life or limb and the police have not arrived (Anytime you take action yourself you are opening yourself up for very expensive litigation and potential criminal issues for yourself)
Do not feel that I am guilty for the crime that is being used against me
answered on Feb 9, 2021
If there is an arrest warrant out, then you need to turn yourself in. Hire an attorney first, one that is experienced and is not afraid to do hearings and go to trial. the attorney should help you line up a good bonds person, so you can hopefully just get booked in and walk out and go home. Make... View More 
With nobody being in the car
answered on Feb 9, 2021
Based on the limited facts - Per Ok statute 47 OS §10-103; If no injury is caused then leaving the scene is a misdemeanor with a $500 fine and up to 1 year in county jail. Furthermore, the person leaving the scene is liable up to 3 times the amount of the actual damage caused to the other... View More
In 2019 i was charged with a misdemeanor contributing to minor for one of my daughters friends stealing at a convenience store.. i was put on a year of prpbation with a monthly fine of $40 to the district attorney and than $40 a month to the judge so total of $80 month.. ive only paid once in that... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2021
It obviously depends on the judge. Generally, there will be a bench warrant issued based not he failure to pay the DA supervision. You don't have to be taken into custody for that, you can pay the bond with the court clerk. Most times if you confess to failing your probation, they will give... View More
Am trying to hire attorney before I turn my self in.
answered on Feb 7, 2021
Yes, definitely hire an attorney. There are multiple types of warrants. Regarding felonies, there usually two types of warrants that are used but he court. The first is an arrest warrant. This is used when a judge is shown probable cause to believe there was a crime committed and you were the... View More
commits a subsequent felony offense within ten (10) years of the date following the completion of the execution of the sentence
answered on Feb 8, 2021
10 yrs after completion - so after discharge from prison. Just to be clear, anytime prior to that 10 year (including the time in prison) would still be considered during that time as well.
can I say that the details are foggy or I don't remember exactly what happened that night even though I have written a statement the night that it happened and not get in trouble?
answered on Feb 4, 2021
The cannot prosecute you for not testifying. You have to show up if you are subpoenaed, but they can't force you to testify. There is literally a statute that prevents them. You can always tell them that this was a misunderstanding and you do not want to testify.
February 2020, a situation arose, I never called the police, my adult son did. Partner was arrested and charged with kidnapping me. I didn’t want to press charges, but I did under pressure from my son. I went to the DA’s office a few days later and told them I wasn’t going to testify. I have... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2021
This is a very difficult situation for you. It’s also an incredibly common situation in most domestic violence cases where the alleged victim doesn’t want to put daddy or boyfriend or family member or roommate in jail or prison. Well, you certainly COULD get arrested for a misdemeanor... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2021
The answer to the question you ask varies depending on what is meant by the "charge I was given" and "repealed." If you were previously convicted and sentenced (or previously plead guilty to an offense and your sentencing was deferred) for a felony, you may qualify to get that... View More
Was charged with a crime that should have essential been lowered, is admitting guilt but it should have been a lesser charge,was not made aware of any plea bargins,never made an initial statement, wrong lawyer is on paperwork, mental state and being extremely intoxicated was not mentioned
answered on Jan 31, 2021
The best place to start would be to consult with criminal defense or appellant attorneys that have a lot of experience with post conviction relief. The attorney would need to review your case in detail and then would be able to explain your best options.
answered on Feb 3, 2021
The state statute reads: "It shall be unlawful for any person to carry upon or about his or her person, or in a purse or other container belonging to the person, any pistol, revolver, shotgun or rifle whether loaded or unloaded or any dagger, bowie knife, dirk knife, switchblade knife, sword... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2021
I the bench warrant has a bond amount, you can get with your bondsman and go to the Court Clerk and post the bond at anytime. Usually, Failure to Appears end up with a no bond or triple the bond, so in those cases you need to get with your attorney as quickly as possible and see if they can get... View More
He filed for paternity and custody after I filed a protective order. He is not on the birth certificate. I moved and did not know he filed. He now has criminal charges pending for domestic violence. Is the paternity case dropped? Or will I be served for that when I receive the subpoena to testify... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2021
stricken generally means that any hearing that was scheduled to occur has been cancelled for now. It appears that he was required to serve you with notice of the hearing and failed to do so; therefore, the court would not conduct the hearing. The hearing could be reset, but he will have to take... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2021
While both a fine and jail/prison time are punishments for the crime, there are other options that may also be available: such as the court deferring your sentencing for a period of years (does not result in a conviction, the case gets dismissed, and the court records expunged if you successfully... View More
If it's not an 85% crime or if it is but at the time of sentencing they said it was not do I have action to get this sentence off of me
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answered on Jan 12, 2021
Yes. Section 843.5(c) is a crime against a child under Section 843.5, so it is an 85% crime. I can also tell you that I am very familiar with the Department of Corrections receiving sentencing paperwork indicating a crime is not 85% when in fact it is, and the court ordering a sentence to not be... View More
I was upset that my Senator would not stand with our President and called him to tell him i would do anything in my power to keep him from being re-elected. I left my name I would not do anything to break the law! I have never broken the law in my life. Honorably discharged veteran, but i could see... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2021
Are you asking this just based on concerns you have after thinking about what you said or have you been contacted by law enforcement or threatened with prosecution as a result of your call? Generally speaking, everyone has a right to call their elected officials and speak about issues that are... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2021
NJT is likely short for non-jury trial. Assuming that is correct, what it means is that the case set for a trial before a judge only, where the judge will not only decide the law but also rule on the facts, weigh credibility of witnesses, etc. From what you provided, there is no indication that a... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2021
Yes, after your case is concluded and/or your are released from your bond, you will get the cash bond back.
I didn't want him arrested, there was no asphyxia as I could still breathe. There is no bruising. I don't want to press charges. I want him released, but I don't know what to do to make that happen.
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answered on Dec 30, 2020
First, your husband needs an attorney. The charge is a serious one. Once the case has been submitted to the DA by the police, the decision on whether to proceed and how to do so rests with the prosecutor. You may no longer wish for the prosecutor to proceed (whether through a declination of charges... View More
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