My19 year old daughter was caught shoplifting. What do we need to know before her court appearance?

If at all possible, hire an attorney, and gather documentation of her depression with med records. You want to protect her record, and you need...

If someone in MA calls another in NH and criminally threatens them, what jurisdiction can prosecute, MA or NH?

Probably either one. But the location where the call is received is probably the most likely place. The victim will almost certainly drive the...

Serious charges. Burglary & sexual assault 4th degree.. CT court. Charges are false. How do we help him?

You need to interview lawyers. You will not get a credible fee quote on the Internet. If the charges are as you say, your friend is looking at...

Can I sue walmart

Why would anyone want to walk in Walmart for six hours? Do not answer. I do not want to know. They had very good reason to ask you to leave.

Does Essex Co NJ have PTI? My 80 yr old dad has 3 step-grandsons who attack/play "wrestling" & 1 accused him.

I agree that there are too many unanswered questions here to give decent advice. You seem very concerned, but you learned of this disposition ...

Should I come clean about lying to protect an extremely abusive ex? I went to prison out of fear.

You should talk privately to a lawyer. There is not enough information here to tell you how you might help yourself, but these facts are very...

Overstayed her visa for 4 years, got arrested for forging checks (felony). Will she have to do jail or get deported?

The advice you have benn given is correct. You need immigration and criminal defense advice. Good luckl

In criminal charges. Can prosecution present unknown evidence (which were not shown during discovery / pre-trial)?

Rules of discovery are supposed to control the disclosure of evidence. But if the evidence is truly unknown until mid trial, the judge may have...

Yes, you could. You could also be arrested tonight or tomorrow or anytime. Why don't you save yourself the worry and surrender on the warrant? ...

My daughter was 15 when she was held against her will. the police officer was asking questions and she got mad,

I strongly encourage you to consult with a lawyer who can investigate this matter and hopefully straighten it out. It may be a clerical error,...