During your divorce or custody action, everything you say to your best friend, parent or boy/girl friend can be disclosed. You don’t have the luxury we did growing up of being able to ask your friend to keep your secrets. Your best friend can be subpoenaed to court and compelled to recount your conversations. Who can you talk to during…
Helping Good People At Their Worst Times
Month: February 2018
What happens if I violate my probation?
If you violate your probation you can be facing jail or prison time. The outcome depends on what you were on probation for, the nature of the violation and other factors considered by the Judge. Often times people on probation violate because they are arrested on a new charge. If this is the only violation, I typically recommend resolving the…
What happens after I have been arrested?
What happens after I have been arrested? Often times people are unsure of the procedure or how the court process works after they have been arrested. Assuming that you are given some type of bond and post it after your arrest, the jail will provide you with your first court date, which is your arraignment. If you plan on hiring…