The criminal justice system is a bureaucracy. That includes probation officers. You do not get to select your officer, nor do you have any...

None of what you describe is criminal. The problem is that hormones don't follow statutes. Lots of people think they can keep it "non-sexual,"...

You are probably not in trouble, if the facts are as you described. If you are approached by the police, tell them you want to speak to a lawyer. ...

A subpoena is a court order. You have to appear in court to give evidence. If you want to resist the subpoena, you should consult with an...

1. Once a case is filed, a case usually cannot be dismissed without court approval. So yes, a judge can decline to dismiss a case. 2. A judge...

Start by telling the lawyer who represents you. Explain what happened and why you are afraid to come forward. You certainly did not deserve this,...

Yes, an officer can mention finding guns in a grand jury investigating you for trafficking in drugs. Five pounds will create a presumption that...

Yes, it is likely to show up. Why not just pay the ticket?

Writing to the judge directly is almost always a bad idea. Judges won't read a letter without showing it to the prosecutor. and defense counsel. ...

You should be speaking to a lawyer in private. Ask for this question to be removed. You have made statements that may hurt you. This is a public...