Last week, I got into legal trouble for the first time. I don't know what step to take next. I am new at this.

Contact the Legal Aid Society or The Bronx Defenders to see if you qualify for a free lawyer and if you can speak to one of their lawyers before...

I WAS CHARGED WITH A DUI IN FLORIDA IN 19991

Hire an attorney familiar with the jurisdiction of your arrest and arrange to surrender voluntarily on the warrant.

A man was 20, the girl 14. They have been having sex for 7 years. They are now 27 and 21. Should authorities be told?

Statute of limitations is 5 years from the date she reached 18 years old. Proof might be an issue if the complainant is not cooperative with law...

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Should there be an Affidavit with search Warrant, also a Inventory paper left at a home that was searched?

There either has to be a sworn affidavit or an in camera questioning conducted by the court that authorized the search warrant. None of that,...

Why do I have a criminal record for statutory rape

If you have a criminal record, it was because you were convicted of a crime, either by plea or after trial. I would think that even after 50...

If my boyfriends parole officer says he does not want him to max out then does that mean he will get less than a year

Possibly, or 90 days revoke and restore.

What if I do not consent?

Consent to what?

Do i have to pay the civil claim of $ 450 ? They have my SS and ID info .

When confronted with this issue in the past, I have advised clients not to pay. If you don't pay, the lawyer for the store would have to bring a...

Help with disorderly conduct charge

Plead not guilty. I would think an ACD is a good possibility. Don't represent yourself. Would you operate on yourself? Hire an attorney with...

I just got a job and my employer said I have a misdemeanor charge she is now waiting for the details to be mailed to her.

If you were convicted of a misdemeanor as an adult, it is a public record. If the employer contacted the court, they may mail the criminal court...