If/since you have no idea what i am doing or how all of this works, then you should consult with a lawyer to have your questions answered. if after a consult with a lawyer you decide to represent yourself, then that's fine (although I would disagree), but make sure you consult with a lawyer.... View More

There's probably more relevant information that what's contained in your post, but going from memory, there's no reason he cannot get a bond, however, the Judge setting the bond may increase the amount of the bond quite a bit as a result of the new charge of simple escape. If no... View More

If you had an attorney representing you, then asak your attorney for assistance on this. if you did not have an attorney, then I would start with the District Attorney's office---call them and ask for the return of your phone and what you need to do in order to get it-----some will require... View More

If this is your first offense, then the answer is yes, however, there may be other options which would allow you to not have to plea guilty to a misdemeanor and possibly keep it off of yoour record---please contact and consult with a few criminal defense attorneys in your area to discuss the... View More

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answered on Aug 3, 2023

Negligent arson, also known as reckless burning, is a criminal offense where a person acts recklessly and causes a fire that damages or destroys property. It involves the intentional act of starting a fire or setting fire to something with a disregard for the potential consequences and without the... View More

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answered on Jul 27, 2023

The outcome of your situation may depend on the specific laws and policies in your jurisdiction, as well as the actions taken by the security personnel and local law enforcement.

Sleeping in a parked car in a shopping center parking lot may not necessarily be illegal in all cases, but it... View More

From your post, what actually happened is unclear. After you received the summons what happened? If there was never formal prosecution---a bring of the charges in Court, then it is most likely too late to bring formal charges. If formal charges were brought against you and you were to appear in... View More

The prosecutor or District Attorney's office has the final say on all matters forwarded to it. The office will (should) take into considered that drop charge/affidavit of non-prosecution in deciding whether or not to formally file charges. If the accused has or can afford to hire an attorney,... View More

The prosecutor or District Attorney's office has the final say on all matters forwarded to it. The office will (should) take into considered that drop charge/affidavit of non-prosecution in deciding whether or not to formally file charges. If the accused has or can afford to hire an... View More

A quick review of this statute suggests that the answer is "it depends:" on the value of the leased movable. If the value of the leased movable is less than $1,000 then it is a misdemeanor and if the value of the movable is $1,000 or more, then then one can be charged with a felony.... View More

She will appear in front of a Judge to address the warrants. After that, she should be able to be bonded out. I recommend that you hire a criminal defense attorney in your area to assist you through all of this. Good luck.

Please make sure that you do not miss your court date, however, if you have not already done so, then please contact a few criminal defense attorneys and hire the one with whom you are most comfortable. That is something you need to do immediately.

Since you have been charged, I recommend that you hire a criminal defense attorney to represent you as well as address the question(s) you have post here. It is better to pay an attorney now that perhaps have a conviction on your record. Good luck.

If the prosecution will accept a a no contest plea then you can do so, however before you try to do this, I would recommend that you consult with a criminal defense attorney or 2 in your area to discuss whether or not it's in your best interests. A no contest plea is essentially a conviction... View More

The person or persons who stated this knows what he intended for those 2 quotes to mean. We answering are only here to guess/give an opinion. That said, “these matters are not accepted for prosecution” usually means that the prosecutor/district attorney has decided not to pursue the charges... View More

It is highly unlikely that yo will go to jail if you following the orders of the court. That said, your goal here should not be going to jail but mitigating the charge to keep it off of your record. The best way to do this is to hire a criminal defense lawyer in your area-----or at least consult... View More

If you have been offered a plea bargain of 30 years based on your post, then something (perhaps a lot) is missing. That said, just on the amount of time you are offered, you need to immediately hire a criminal defense attorney to make sure your rights are protected and that you are aware of your... View More

I think you are looking at this wrong. Since the "victim" is an EMS personnel, this probably falls under RS 14:34.8 - Battery of emergency room personnel, emergency services personnel, or a healthcare professional. This in many instances is a misdemeanor with greater penalties than... View More

Based on your post, and while I do not know the specifics of all of this, my recommendation is that you should have your fiance take care of the New Mexico business ahead of time and before you get married. You do not want his past to all of a sudden impact you present or your future.

If this is a search warrant, then an accused's name is not needed-----the presiding Judge has to determine whether or not the affidavit in support of the search warrant provides enough information to justify/allow for a search of the area to be search and also for what is sought.