In civil court a complaint is a legal document by which someone starts a lawsuit against you. There is no "formal" or "informal" complaint. Only a...

It is unclear from your question whether you are on federal or state parole (and which state). Regardless, the answer will generally be the same....

The ACD means, as you already know, that your case was dismissed and the records sealed. Likewise, the Press has the absolute right to publish the...

First, you need to provide more information about exactly which court you are in and when things have happened. Your reference to city court and...

No. even though it is possible and quite likely that the indictment was voted on one day and it was filed on another day thereafter there is no...

Yes, the police are legally allowed to keep possession of your car while the case is pending. The justification is usually that it "may" be needed...

You need to describe the facts more fully to get a proper answer. However, it appears from your very brief recitation that your friend is not...

OMG! Do NOT apply for citizenship until you clear up your criminal case. Convictions for crimes involving "moral turpitude" (i.e. theft) are per se...

Possession of marijuana is a federal offense. Notwithstanding changes in various state jurisdictions, under federal law marijuana is a Schedule 1...

The decision whether to keep your lawyer is absolutely personal to you and no one should tell you what to do. If you have confidence in him then...