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1)-Assuming this is M&L's first major run-ins with the law, what can they expect to be facing from armed robbery + the poss of LSD?
Difficult to say without knowing the specific statutes under which they have been charged. Then there is the issue of concurrent sentencing versus consecutive, and whether they will plead to the dope in exchange for dropping the robbery. It could be many years ... it could be nearly nothing ... no way to say for sure.

2)-Jack wants his phone, or money, or something equal in value back. Its been a week since hes heard from the detective, and hes not sure what the deal is. Will he be compensated for the phone?
The court can order restitution. But, if M&L do not have any funds, and are off to jail or prison, what do you think the odds are that Jack will get compensated?

3)-Mario didn't physically cause or force Jack to swing and drive over the curb to hit the hydrant. But Jack was being threatened with deadly weapons, and had NO other options at that point in time. What is the legal system going to say about that?
If Jack has not been charged with any crimes for that action, then apparently the system is saying nothing about it.

4)-Will this case be worked out in due time with his finances and losses compensated for, or should he take this to court and plead his case?
He is free to sue the defendants in small claims court for his losses. But, if they have no assets and are off to jail or prison, will it be worth the trouble?

He can talk to the prosecutor or to a local victim advocate to see how TX deals with restitution in criminal matters.

5)-Jill was going to sell M&L some marijuana, however he was robbed first, so the transaction never took place. She cant be charged with intent to distribute or any kind of conspiracy charges, right? Would taking this to court bring that to light causes her to be investigated/possibly arrested?
Well, if they have to testify at trial, they will likely have to testify that they had transported dope for sales ... could be charged as a felony. Now, if all they have is J&J's statements, it may not be enough to charge. But, if they found their stash, they could get charged.