Since that defendant is legally free on bail, the court cannot, without reason, just order him to come back prior to his originally scheduled court...

Yes, I know, Its tough being a teenager. Maybe you believe that your parents are too strict or controlling, but the law allows them a certain...

Should I allow DCF speak to my children privately?

I am inclined to believe that twice is enough. Unless they are prepared to give valid reasons for their continued questioning they should stop. I...

As my colleagues have said: Yes, it is Fraud. But, the question remains, will it work.? I am beginning to think that everything on the Internet...

Repairing a door she broke? A 16 year old girl is sending nude photos to a strange man in another state and her father is only concerned about a...

Can I get a payment plan to pay off my court fees I do not have the money to pay him in full right now

Most courts will allow the Probation department to collect court fees, attorney fees, fines, and even restitution through a monthly payment plan. ...

What will happen if someone wants to press charges on me?

I am suspicious too. Did the attorney (?) leave his name and number? Did you verify if he was really who he said he was? What was the purpose of...

Can you be put in jail for failing a forensic risk assessment ?

With limited information, I am going to take a shot in the dark and say No. An Assessment is just that. An expert's opinion based on (who know...

The police can arrest based on an accusation. But most likely they would/should proceed by way of a clerk-magistrate's hearing. This is the...

Whether he gets jail time depends on too many factors to give an accurate answer. Nothing is automatic or destined to happen. He has some good...