And if I've been arrested because bond was revoked what can I do to become bondable
Without knowing all the facts, it is impossible to answer. Call the clerk's office for the date
I am located in MS.
While the possibility of you serving jail time is low, the big question you have to ask yourself is whether you are willing to take that gamble if you proceed by yourself. You have a much greater likelihood at success with a lawyer, and even if found guilty, you savvy criminal defense lawyer can... Read more »
Youth court is separate from circuit court and special rules concern charges that are bound from circuit court to youth court. Without more facts, this is a difficult question to answer. I recommend you contact a Mississippi criminal defense attorney to discuss this further. I would be happy to... Read more »
A 24 hour hold was placed on the individual and a $5000 bond posted. A court date is scheduled for Dec 11th. Would it be a fine or jail time?
First, you should consult a criminal defense lawyer concerning this charge. As to your question about whether a conviction would result in a fine or jail time, the statute in question states, "the fine not to exceed one hundred dollars, and the imprisonment not to exceed six months in the county... Read more »
From what I have heard Bill 518 is an amendment for habitual offenders with enhancements in Ms.
The laws in Mississippi surrounding habitual offenders are complex and require expertise in the practice area of criminal law to be able to answer this question.
Specific to your question, House Bill 518 was titled the "Mississippi Access to Health Care and Patient Choice Act" and it does... Read more »
Accyuse to whom? Were you arrested? Then fight the case in court.
If just a blowhard, ignore it
remember sticks and stones....
His native country is Dominican Republic. His case was drug involved. Will he be deported after his sentence?
yes
I took plea back in February i know these two cases will dismiss the main case against me i need some very creative but effective ineffective counsel arguments otherwise im stuck with 40 years when could be walking out the door today
Based on such little information, no attorney can answer.
You are facing 40 years. Then retain counsel.
The not-straight-forward answer is that they shouldn't ever... BUT there are circumstances when a teacher or any other adult may be justified in physically restraining a student. A teacher is responsible for the welfare of all the student in their charge. If they used force to prevent an assault or... Read more »
You may need to reach out to a criminal defense lawyer to discuss this matter further... Looking at what you wrote, it is a little vague as to what you would like to know.
And the guy who gave it to me for protection apparently never used his real name with me so I cannot be much help with catching him what kind of time am I most likely facing? Or what can I do to help my case?
The biggest thing you need to do is get with a lawyer ASAP. There are lots of details that go into mounting a defense in situations like this. I can imagine that you were either arrested or indicted as being in possession of stolen property or of a stolen firearm; however, there are many defenses... Read more »
I had the girl that is pregnant with his baby in my vehicle. He was waiting when I pulled into drop her off at her vehicle. I stopped halway into the parking spot when I saw him. He starting walking towards my vehicle and yelled something I packed up and tried to get out of there. He jumped on my... Read more »
You need to get with a criminal defense lawyer ASAP. I'd be curious to know if you've been arrested yet. From the looks of it, you have a viable defense, considering that he was the one that initiated the contact.
I was arrested for resisting the service of process. I plead guilty and paid a 500 dollars fine plus court cost.
Pleading guilty is the same as taking it to trial and being found guilty. That being said, the conviction itself is what you were sentenced to (jail time, fines, etc.).
You may need to clarify your question, as it cut off about half-way through you typing.
I know financially I am liable but as far as punishment what is the standard. They so far have issued
her two traffic tickets. No license and no insurance which are both in adult court because there is no traffic violations for youth so what do you think will happen
she has a defense as an 11 year old can't form intent (they say). As far as the no insurance it's knowingly operate the car on the road without.
As to the insurance, if you notified the insurance company when you bought the new car or shortly after that then it would have insurance under... Read more »
Ok if the person that pressed the charges don’t show up what happens
There are many considerations... how was their evidence recorded? are they the only witness? were they properly subpoenaed? why are they not showing up? how serious are the charges? is there a possibility that they will be able to attend court on a different date?
Generally speaking, if... Read more »
They did not indict til April 2019 after the two year mark my lawyer says that's not a problems 99-1-5 states different for Mississippi can somebody tell me what I should do or let me know if I'm.miss understand something
It's going to depend on that indictment. I'd be curious to know whether the indictment occurred after the two-year mark of whether you were arraigned afterwards.
It really depends on the value of the motor vehicle. That being said, depending on some factors, you may be able to avoid jail time and even having this put on your record. I would highly recommend that you contact a criminal defense attorney to further discuss.
I want to join the NAVY. Im 28 (Joseph Lee Creel). I caught a Grand Larceny, 1st offense, non-violent charge in 2012. Got 4 years, 2 to serve & 2 on probation. Violated by not reporting. Sent back to serve 2 years of which I flat-timed (100% completed). Can I get this lowered to a misdemeanor so I... Read more »
It sounds like you were already found guilty, or at least pleaded guilty. If that is the case, then unfortunately, you do not qualify for it to be lowered to a misdemeanor. You may be eligible for it to be expunged; however, you will have to wait until five years after all terms and conditions of... Read more »
If it is simple assault, then it will be considered a misdemeanor; however, being that there is a deadly weapon involved, there is a good chance that it has been upgraded to a felony, which could carry some significant jail time.
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