Did you press charges against your assailant? At that point your injuries become part of a criminal case. The Assistant District Attorney...

Can judge turn a civil case into a misdemeanor or felony ? If I got the warrant clear?

You may believe that it is a civil case, but you could be wrong. Typically, judges issue warrants for criminal cases. Do you remember being...

I need to get a court certified copy of a docket from concord dist. court. I am in California. How can i expedite the process.

With all due respect to my fellow attorneys, you do not need an attorney. Court records are public records. Any family member or friend can go to...

I am going to throw another aspect or two into the mix. Your restrictions were designed to accommodate your routine day to day life in...

A probation officer called me. I have to go sign to be alchohol free? Is this supervised probation?

Judges have the discretion to order appropriate terms and conditions to a pre-trial release, with or without setting a bail amount. The recent...

The defendant entered into a plea bargain whereby he "Admitted to Sufficient Facts". This means - in simple language - he admitted that if the...

Should I file an assault and battery of minor child that I've NO doubt that the grandma will continue to hurt her + maybe worse

You said that "These are not the first bruises we have noticed we reported" Reported to whom? You can file a report either with the police or...

Can an inmate in massachussetts earn good time on a five to seven year sentence

Generally speaking, the answer is yes. However, calculating good time credits, or do you actually mean "earned" good time, is a little complex. ...

Is it worth paying civil demand/will I even get one?

You may or may not get a civil demand in the mail. Often stores use this threat to scare you into not coming back to their store and/or to scare...

Can I study abroad in Australia with a pending DUI?

Since you were just recently arrested you have plenty of time on your side. Most of the local courts are backed up with heavy caseloads. I...