Question: are you the father? If not, you need to establish this. Does the restraining order include no contact with the child? You can always...

What will happen to an 18 year old male who is brought to court for domestic violence?

If there were no witnesses, it becomes a "he said/ she said" situation. She does not have a right not to testify unless she exercises a 5th...

My 15 year old daughter is subpoenaed to testify against my husband does she have to do so

A subpoena is a court order that must be honored. It does not necessarily mean that your daughter MUST testify against your husband. She may want...

Responsibilities when representing a minor?

Tough question! Generally, an attorney must follow what the client wants. the attorney's job is NOT to do what is best for the client...that's...

Do I need a lawyer? I'm 17 years old and this is not my first time shoplifting. Help?

Yes, you need a lawyer. A first offense (adult) carries no jail sentence. Depending on the court and the ADA, I have been successful in getting...

How can someone get indicted if the only witness gave 1 story to the police and a different story to the district attorney?

There is a minimal standard to be indicted...either through a probable cause hearing or directly through the Grand Jury, again with a probable...

I have no release order due to a warrant can I get sectioned instead of jail time and if so, should I bring an attorney?

You need to turn yourself in ASAP...time is not on your side! If you already have a lawyer on the trafficking charge, call him/her to assist you. ...

If annie duckajan did not sing for the drug evedence does a inmates still have a case cause it was in boston lab

In my opinion, the fact that the "drugs" went to that lab taints them, whether it was Dookhan who analyzed them or someone else. Your original...

How long can probation be extended by if deemed necessary?

I don't really understand the question...are you being violated on probation? If so, your probationary period appears to be the 2 year period and...

Restraining order

If you do not show at the next hearing date, the restraining order will be dismissed. Make sure that is what you want to do...make sure that you...