Really need advice on giving a witness statement

I agree. Your niece should not talk to the police without an attorney because it looks like they're investigating her.

An unconditional discharge is essentially a sentence of nothing--no jail, no probation, no conditions--after a conviciton. Often one is given on a...

Bailbond question

No. Only the surety (bondsman) can ask to be let off a bond but the reasons for and chances of that happening are few and far between. For other...

Question about bailbonds

No. A raise or termination of the bond does not change the premium. If that resulted from a failure to appear, then costs of apprehension would be...

When can i legally move out?

There really isn't a clear answer either way but you probably could. When you're under 18, your parents or guardians determine where you live. If...

What are the penalties of an open container in public offense?

Public drinking is a municipal violation--the penalties depend on the the city where it was issued and it is not a crime. If it was for something...

Stop and identify laws in ct

Police need a warrant or another exception--such as consent--to enter a home. An illegal entry can be grounds for a 1983 civil rights action. If...

What can be done_- a 17 and half year old female is kicked out of her house by her father, has secured living arragements elsewh

She could petition the juvenile or probate court for emancipation. As for the other matters, she should be able to request duplicates of some of...

Yes. You need an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you can apply for a public defender. The summons counts as an arrest even if you...

Are the following filing times for motions in civil cases in CT correct?

Yes. The first response pleading is due 30 days after the return date but a motion to dismiss must be within 30 days of the appearance. See...