What does deferred adjudication really mean?
97596
Depending on the state, a deferred prosecution or adjudication means that the original charge is deferred to a time in the future and the outcome is conditional. Usually this means that if no other instances of criminal behaviour occur within that period of time (where you are arrested or charged with another crime), then the original charge is dropped. It depends greatly from state to state and court to court. In your case I would contact the jurisdiction where the original assault charge took place and ask them. Or, you may try having a background check run on yourself, this will show any of the convictions that your college is talking about. If you have not been contacted by anyone from the court where you were charged, there is a real probability that you have no conviction on the original charge and you are home free. You should contact an attorney just to ease your mind.
595110
Ask the judge for "Deffered Judification" ... \n\nThis basically means you 'promise' not to get in any trouble for 90 days, tickets, arrests ect... and if you fulfill that promise the ticket goes away.\n\nIf you get another ticket, they charge you full ticket price on either one.\n\nYour other option is defencive driving which will get most states to dismiss the ticket.\n\nIf you go the DD route, I reccomend taking the CLASS not the internet one... the internet one usually takes longer believe it or not.
253117
JeffAV and Queenapachi are answering 'Appeal against Conviction' which is totally incorrect.  Appeal against Sentence - after being convicted by a Magistrate, a Judge and Jury or in fact having pleaded Guilty - is where the appellant (the person appealing)considers the punishment too severe and is in fact asking for a reduction.  There is a facility now in the UK whereby if the Prosecution believes that the sentence of a court was too lenient (low) they can appeal asking that it be increased.   Many years ago if a person appealed against severity of sentence, the appeal court judge had the right to increase the sentence.  This used to prevent many unworthy appeals.
660238
"Judicial Decisions.There is a doctrine in law called the "unclean hands" doctrine in which a plaintiff is denied any recovery because it comes into court with unclean hands (i.e., being guilty of some illegal or related misconduct), and the doctrine says (when the doctrine applies at all) that the court will leave the wrongdoers where they are and deny relief to them all in such a situation. \n\nThis unclean hands doctrine has repeatedly been held not to apply in antitrust cases. The importance of antitrust law enforcement for the nation far exceeds any benefit from depriving a plaintiff recovery because of some pecadillo, such as obtaining a more favorable price than smaller competitors. The defendant manufacturer is not excused from its liability to all disfavored purchasers merely because some of the disfavored purchasers were disfavored more or less than others"\n\n\nHow I'm assuming this applies to your ex-husband is:  Maybe he did not pay what he was court ordered to and then filed an exemption, so first he violated the law by not paying it and then filed an exemption; rather than filing the exemption before not paying it?  But I'm not a lawyer, so this is completely based on what I was able to deduce from that definition.
129490
I will venture a guess that this is in the contracts/tort law context?  \n\nEssentially, the doctrine requires the innocent/wronged party to be made whole again - as if he/she had not enter into this contract or being harmed by the tort.  \n\nThis doctrine works when the other party also suffered some losses (or did not benefit), but is more culpable than the other party.
990067
It refers to notice that an action is going to be taken in court.
946293
this is the law as it reads.  I hope you can figure it out from here.\n\nArt. 2375. Effect of judgment\n\nA. Except as provided in Paragraph C of this Article, a judgment decreeing separation of property terminates the regime of community property retroactively to the day of the filing of the petition or motion therefor, without prejudice to rights validly acquired in the interim between filing of the petition or motion and rendition of judgment.\n\nB. If a judgment has been rendered on the ground that the spouses have lived separate and apart either after the filing of a petition for divorce without having reconciled or for six months, a reconciliation reestablishes the regime of community property between the spouses retroactively to the day of the filing of the motion or petition therefor, unless prior to the reconciliation the spouses execute a matrimonial agreement to the contrary. This agreement need not be approved by the court and is effective toward third persons when filed for registry in the manner provided by Article 2332. The reestablishment of the community is effective toward third persons when a notice thereof is filed for registry in the same manner.\n\nC. If a judgment is rendered on the ground that the spouses were living separate and apart after the filing of a petition for divorce without having reconciled, the judgment shall be effective retroactively to the date the original petition for divorce was filed, without prejudice to rights validly acquired in the interim between filing of the petition or motion and rendition of judgment. All subsequent pleadings or motions involving matters incidental to the divorce must be filed in the first filed suit.
230163
No; not "officially", and [generally] juries rule on the "+" or "-" regarding ANY award after the civil case is heard; the amount [again, USUALLY] is directed by the jury; obviously, this can be less, eqal to, or more. \n\nHere comes the "circus" part. \n\nAs in all jury-based decisions, not only does appeal up to Supreme Court loom, but so does "directed verdict" by the judge; and there is no "recount" as in congress to overturn this as if it were a "veto"; thus, in effect, ultimately all plaintiffs, and defendants, are facing a "bench trial", since his/her honor can overturn the jury verdict- again, appeal is possible, but check the stats for "success" in all appellate courts, and "directed verdict" has a 10x "stronger hold" against appeal.\n\nWhich direction does the directed verdict go in a civil case? If the "burden of proof" of damages, primae faciae, was met, the some damages are usually approved by judge if jury so directs; specifically, when judge enunciates clearly that "this factor cannot be considered in approval of an award" but feels no other part of case caused an award, especially one "felt" large, or even larger than "requested", will be overturned and a directed verdict - even directed amount, is ordered; sometimes, even NO award, when a huge one has been awarded, against the plaintiff, as judge rules the instructions were ignored. \n\nGiven the power of "directed verdict" especially in civil court, I would want a lawyer who had a terrific "track record" in bench trials more than ANY "famous" criminal attorney; usually, a good attorney is skillful at "jury control and judge appeasement", but if your attorney has any hint of "pissing off judges", get another to represent you in court; another factor in the directed verdict, even if you have grounds for a solid appeal, how LONG can you "wait" for a wrongful death verdict? The pain must be awful, and our judicial system, especially when you are opposing the "bottomless money pit" of huge corporations i.e., insurance companies, often KNOW they can "wear you down" with continuances, motions, and avoid payment by "making you cave in" with time.\n\n\nGood luck and good verdict\n\njm
112307
"The court does not give a final judgment regarding the case. The defendant is given probation, a program or community service in which they have a specified amount of time to complete. If the defendant complies, the case may be dismissed, depending on the county/state. If they do not dismiss in that particular county/state, then the disposition remains adjudication withheld and the case is closed. However, if the defendant is found in violation, the case disposition may be changed and the defendant can be found in guilt."
404096
Imposed means exactly that. The sentence is effective immediately. \n\nStay is a bit more complex (in short the sentence is withheld until further actions are taken by some party)\n\nA court order is an official proclamation by a judge (or panel of judges) that defines the legal relationships between the parties before the court and requires or authorises the carrying out of certain steps by one or more parties to a case. It can be a simple as setting a date for trial or as complex as restructuring contractual relationships by and between many corporations in a multi-jurisdictional dispute (i.e. different states or countries). It may be a final order (one that concludes the court action), or an interim order (one during the action). Most orders are written, and are signed by the judge. Some orders, however, are spoken orally by the judge in open court, and are only reduced to writing in the transcript of the proceedings.
790851
They are lawyers who have been elected to be judges. I'm pretty sure that they are DA's before judges. Good luck.
1118999
Definitions of 'adjudication withheld' not 'audjuction withheld':\n\nA order is entered by the court finding that the youth committed a delinquent act or violation of law, but adjudication of delinquency is withheld. The court may place the child on community control or other similar community program.
741863
Your answer is that, in civil actions, generally, no, the law does not provide "pro per" (more commonly called "pro se" [pro SAY]) parties any more protection than a represented party.  Cases from across the country recognize that pro se parties must follow the rules of civil procedure, and courts may NOT litigate the case for the pro se party (by giving them legal advice, letting them what they must file when, etc.)   That said, courts will generally go out of their way to ensure that an action that is being defended by a party pro se is heard on the merits where the pro se party is acting in good faith and will "liberally interpret" pro se parties' pleadings.\nIf you blew a deadline for a motion for summary judgment, that's your fault. You need to get a copy of the rules of civil procedure and any of the court's rules.  They're usually available on-line; they're definitely available at your local county courthouse library.\nHowever, if you respond to the Motion and Memorandum, even if slightly delayed, the Court may, just as a practical matter and in the interests of justice, give you the benefit of the doubt.  Just prove to the Court that you're trying.
514700
Deferred sentence means that the judge has agreed to put off issuing a final ruling. If you follow all of the rules of your probation, etc., he will simply dismiss the charges, so you will not have a conviction on your record at all.
185844
Well, it depends on the jurisdiction, but basically, it is exactly what it says:  the judge and the lawyers for both sides confer to see how much they can agree upon to get ready for trial.  They will usually have to have their trial briefs prepared by that time, so the judge knows how to plan for how long the trial will be, how many witnesses, etc.  The judge will usually rule on motions in limine at that time; that's the motions to exclude certain witnesses or evidence for various reasons.  There may be stipulations of fact or applicable law, to save time.  (An obvious one is to stipulate that the documents presented are authentic copies of the originals, to save the time of having to prove that.)  They will also usually go over the jury instructions each side wants the judge to read to the jury.  These are precisely worded (we say "boilerplated") instructions which are based directly on the applicable law.  Of course, each side has somewhat different ideas as to which laws are applicable, and so the judge looks over the ones each side proposes, and decides which ones he will use.  They may talk about their expert witnesses, and the need to put certain witnesses on earlier or later than the usual order of things, for whatever reasons.  Sometimes there will be discussions of what exhibits are going to be used, so the courtroom staff can have a blackboard or an overhead projector or whatever available.  Above all, this is the very last chance to settle a case without the expense of a trial, if there is any hope of doing so.  In criminal cases, this would usually mean that the DA offers to reduce the charge if the defendant will plead guilty, rather than take the time and expense (and risk he will lose) of going to trial.
953343
It could mean almost anything, depending upon the context.\n\nA pre-trial statement could be made by a defendant, as part of an allocution or preliminary hearing. It could be made in a civil case, at a motion hearing or by sworn declaration. \n\nA pre-trial statement is a statement that is made as part of the court record (usually under oath) and that occurs before trial. Other than that, I can think of a dozen situations where it might occur.
245055
Filing for declaratory relief is requesting a judge to determine parties' rights under a contract or a statute. Usually, during a lawsuit, especially during cases involving contracts.