I have seen countless inquiries about the legality of "dating" a minor. It's such a nice word, "dating," but it's completely irrelevant to what...

Mr. Haber just gave you an excellent answer. Lawyers on AVVO are unlikely to know what Bank of America is going to do with your information. If...

Can I get probation?

I understand your anxiety. However, (1) there is no information about your offense; (2) there is virtually no information about your background...

Can I date my girlfriend if she’s 16 and I’m 18?

I changed the subject to criminal defense, because you are 18. "Dating" is not a crime. Sexual contact between the two of you is also not a...

What can I do if I recently got pulled into court for a bunch of traffic tickets that I do not remember ever getting or caused

You should engage an attorney. I know, you believe that you did nothing wrong, and it sounds like that may in fact be the case. But this is about...

How long can you be incarcerated before getting convicted?

If your boyfriend has been incarcerated for three years, I suspect that he is facing a very serious charge. I also suspect that a lawyer has been...

How can my husband's past crimes he served time for still be held against him for a recent charge he's facing?

This does not sound like a federal criminal defense question, so I have changed the subject to criminal defense. You want to know why your...

How do I drop charges for assault ?

An alleged victim cannot "drop" charges, particularly in a domestic assault case. Only the state can do that, and it will not drop charges if...

If you are employed as a teacher, I highly doubt that you will qualify for appointed counsel. The best advice I can offer is that you find a way...

Do I need to hire a lawyer for an unlawful marijuana possession it was about .10? I am 18 years old with no record ?

If you have to ask the question, the answer is yes. Why would you trust the police on an issue like this? They may mean you no harm, but their...