Roommate I got a restraining order against is now accusing me of destroying her laptop

You are correct that you should not speak to the police without an attorney. You are under no obligation to speak to the police at all. If they...

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It's not clear from your question how and by whom the no contact order was issued. If it is a condition of release in a criminal case, the person...

First, you should never put this kind of information on line. This forum is not secure. Anyone, including the police can see what is written. If...

The language on the docket sheet is simply boilerplate language. I agree it is offensive the way it is written, and many attorneys ask courts to...

Good for you for keeping the instructions and admissions in writing. They can certainly come in handy if you are charged. Keep them in a safe...

Do I have to file criminal charges in the state the crime took place?

The short answer is yes if it was a violation of a Maine statute. It is Maine that has an interest in enforcing laws against criminal behavior...

You should discuss this with your union rep.

This is not a criminal defense question. I moved it to Consumer Protection. That said, while I am not an expert in this area, you should realize...

You won't get in criminal trouble. The restraining order does not restrict your actions, just his. However, as my colleagues have said, it is not...

This will depend much on Texas law. Your boyfriend should discuss with his attorney there if the response would be different if you are married. ...