I'm 23 and met a girl who's 16. If I ask her to show ID and if we don't use pictures or vid, am i safe to have sex with he?

Even if your partner shows you ID, it's an incredible risk and not worth it. In general, statutory rape is a strict liability crime- that means...

Isn't there other options the public defender can negotiate for first time offenders ?

In my experience, first offenders on shoplifting cases are often not really first offenses. Many big stores tend to track thieves, and stop them...

What do I do if i believe my attorney has submitted a very poor motion to suppress evidence?

Talk to your lawyer. If you are not satisfied, you can hire new counsel. If there is a complete breakdown in your relationship you can ask the...

Should I be owed a refund from a lawyer paid for a felony matter that he should have caught was improperly overcharged?

So after 8 months of court appearances your lawyer was ready for a hearing and the DA dropped the charges? And you are angry at your lawyer? Are...

It means he wants a witness. If you can afford a lawyer, I suggest you hire one and have a frank discussion.

Could my uncle and my grandfather be charged with something ?

Could they? Yes. It's outrageous, but not uncommon. You should consider speaking privately with a lawyer, and possibly meeting with the police. ...

How can I afford help?

If you are charged with a crime that could result in jail, you are entitled to have a lawyer appointed to represent you if you cannot afford one. ...

I'm a victim in a DV case.

What happens is that there is likely to be an indictment, even without your testimony. You can contact the prosecutor's office, and ask to speak...

Do you think its possible to get probation

These are very serious charges. They always carry the potential for jail, but a suspended sentence and probation may be possible, depending on the...

Can a convicted felon possess a fire arm? A shot or hand gun?

A conviction will disqualify you from possessing a firearm under federal law. A conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm almost...