My 20 yo son was arrested for the second time for under age drinking in 2 years. Can he use the Diversion Program?

I agree with Attorney Pang. It gets tricky when there are two possible consequences...criminal as well as with the RMV. As an adult (20 years...

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I am unclear what you mean by "family case". If it is a domestic dispute in the criminal court, depending on the charge and the person'sr ecord,...

I am looking for a pro bono lawyer for criminal law

I am unsure whether or not you have been charged in court yet. When you are arraigned, probation automatically does a financial statement into...

What is the worse that could happen

There is too much information not included in your question. Being a minor means that you are under the age of 18. You could be charged as either...

As the father, you absolutely have rights. Has paternity been established...this is done when you sign the birth certificate at the hospital, by...

Is there a law to provide civil remedy to businesses against shoplifters?

Attorneys Redmond and Pang are both correct. I personally have not seen a store pursue a civil suit for non-payment. Good Luck! Valerie...

If I win an appeal for a new criminal trial, can the judge from the first trial hear the case again in the retrial?

The same judge can hear the second case unless the appeals court directs otherwise. If you believe that the first judge's behaviors or directives...

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A loved one has been charged with a and b , if found not guily will this remain on his permanant record ?

Once a person is arraigned on a criminal charge, the charge enters onto your CORI (criminal record). If the case is dismissed or the person is...

Was 13 yrs old..indecent a&B

The law requires that upon conviction, you must register for 20 years. Registration depends on what level a person is determined to be under the...

Can you withdraw a plea in superior court?

I agree with Attorney Leary. When you enter into a plea, a lengthy colloquy (question and answer period) is conducted by the judge. The judge...