My fiance is currently blocked from my address by his po. When we marry, can they still block him?

Sounds like there may be a no contact order in place. If so, you need to obtain permission from the judge to have the order lifted. If there is...

How will I obtain a court appointed public defender if I turn myself in on a bench warrant? I will be in jail; will one come?

This must be a scary time for you, but you need to turn yourself in. Waiting is only going to make the situation worse. You may want to retain an...

Is Refusal to Testify Legal, and Can I Be Punished for it?

You can refuse to testify if you have a legitimate privilege, and you can refuse to come to court unless you are lawfully served with process. You...

If my arrest charges were no billed by the grand jury, do the police officers have to give my car back that they seized?

The forfeiture of your car is separate from the criminal charge, and frequently the burden of proving that the car was or was not involved in...

Can a verdict of not guilty happen in a federal drug conspiracy case?

Can you be acquitted? Of course! You want a guarantee? Would you trust a lawyer who will guarantee an acquittal? Come on, you have been around...

Cell phone violation

You will have to check with a New Jersey attorney, who may be able to appear for you. Be prepared to pay a substantial fee as well as a fine.

Are there any lawyers in the United States who willingly accuse federal prosecutors of egregious prosecutorial misconduct?

I agree with my colleague. Prosecutorial misconduct does occur. But you do not say what your "experience" is. If you mean that you have been a...

AVVO is not a substitute for a competent, aggressive attorney. If you want to protect yourself, invest the money in a lawyer. Mr. Thomas Ian has...

My s/o waved his preliminary hearing today...

You have more information than the data entry person at the court. That's because they won't enter the disposition until the plea goes through. ...

Constructive vs. Actual possession.

Constructive possession is the legal equivalent of actual possession, whether it is a firearm or contraband like drugs, stolen goods, or child...