Can My ex-husband had full custody ex-husband have full custody of my 16-year-old daughter when he’s a registered sex offender

This is a family law question, not a sex crime question. I suspect it will be difficult for your ex to get full custody of your daughter, but not...

I've been accused of a crime but not charged and the investigation is done. How long may I have to wait to hear what happens?

The smart thing to do is to hire a lawyer RIGHT NOW. In fact, the best time to hire a criminal defense attorney is when you first learn of the...

My partner was detained today when he reported to IMIGRATION. Since he has been convicted is there anything I can do?

At a minimum he should consult with an immigration lawyer. A conviction for bank robbery will certainly make this difficult, but he needs to speak...

Can I move out of my house and stay at my boyfriendś house?

I don't know why this was posted in criminal law. It's more of a famiy law issue-- but I'm not sure it's even a legal issue. I am sorry that you...

Will I go to jail if I don’t show up for court as a subpoenaed witness?

I agree with Mr. Blaszkow. A subpoena is a court order. It is almost never a good idea to defy a court order. Yes, the court could order that...

Could someone get a new trial if jurors come forward a few years later saying they felt coerced or threatened?

A new trial based on juror misconduct is very rare. I agree that the longer one waits to raise such a claim, the more difficult it would be to win...

can you can you get arrested for not paying your court fines every month?

Failure to make timely payments of fines and restitution can lead to a warrant being issued, and an arrest, especially if the defendant ignores...

How do a search warrant supposed to look when you are searching the home

There may be a "staleness" issue with the warrant, but it will depend on the details. A stale warrant can, in some circumstances, lead to...

Can I get in trouble for lying to the police?

This is really not a civil rights issue, it's a criminal defense issue, so I changed the subject matter. You may not "get in trouble" for lying to...

No. It's not against the law to offer a "deal," including dismissal of charges, in exchange for cooperation. You should see if this post can be...