Am i responsible for my baby cousins credit card fraud

Unless it can be proved that you knew what she was doing and encouraged/helped her to do it, I doubt that you will be charged, much less convicted,...

I have a second shoplifting charge im due in court on monday i cannot afford an attorney what will be the probable outcome?

If you are facing jail, ask for an attorney to be appointed to represent you. The risk of jail grows each time you are arrested on a new charge. ...

If you feel that your brother in law is not following the rules of parole, you have every right to notify his parole officer. But the choice is...

Citizens Arrest, use of force?

A private citizen does not have the same authority or power to make an arrest as a law enforcement officer. Most private citizens also lack the...

Is there anyway the charge can be dropped down from home invasion to something less?

I also agree with Ms. Goldstein. AVVO's Q and A forum is usually helpful to legal consumers, but in criminal cases, there are serious risks for...

Are there consequences to requesting a rule 20 transfer for plea and sentencing when facing a federal drug conspiracy charge?

You may request a rule 20 transfer. But if your conduct occurred in the state where you are charged, I highly doubt that you will be successful. ...

Can an attorney show up on my behalf at plea hearing?

You should ask your attorney. An initial appearance on a minor charge may not require you to be there in person. But a probation revocation is...

Is it possible cop dropped ticket because he knew I wasnt guilty / maybe just lost my ticket, whats the chance it will be found?

I would not assume that it was dropped. Go back to the court and check with the clerk. A ticket with 76 in a 40 is too risky to ignore.

Is it legal for an inmate to be told of a plea and given 8 days to make up his mind? Don they have to give you 30 days?

It may not be very pleasant. But as my colleagues suggest, yes, it's legal.

My husband is a sex offender is it anyway he can live with me and his stepchildren????

What can you do? Probably very little, as my colleague suggested. Evidently, you see no risk in having your husband around children. The...