The victim-witness fee is assessed in every criminal case and generally is not waived. There are "actual" victims in these cases - children who...

Internet Harassment

If you have a restraining order, and the harassment is on-going, that is a violation of the restraining order. This type of crime is relatively...

A protective order has been issued, how long does the roommate have to remove thier belongings from my residents.

Read your protective order carefully. In some states, the judge writes on the form what is to be done with the respondent's property. In my...

What type of attorney i.e. what areas of practice should I look for to represent me in a breach with landscaper?

First of all, if you were successful in stopping payment, you might want to think twice before pursuing this matter in court. At the moment, you...

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Where can I find legal aid or a pro bono lawyer? I've had no luck in over a year and I need one asap.

Contact your local bar association. Many have lawyer referral services. Some of those attorneys (even if they are not legal aid) may take on your...

Defendant with history of mental health due to Post Traumatic Disorder will help or hurt my harassment case ?

To obtain a harassment order, you must show at least 3 incidents in which your neighbor engaged in "acts of willful and malicious conduct aimed at...

It sounds like the police are not going to request a criminal complaint. The store can still file a "private complaint;" however, this now costs...