Is my brother safe from statutory rape?

You are correct that the age of consent in Missouri is 17 but it is an affirmative defense in your jurisdiction that the defendant reasonably...

It may assist the police in pursuing their investigation further but your phone number alone, without anything more, being in her contact list...

How possible is it to be convicted on drug charges for text messages that do not actually name drugs or the exchange of money?

Much more information is required before anyone could appropriately answer this question. I would caution you, though, about posting facts online....

You stand nothing to lose by fighting it but I don’t believe the deficiencies or inaccuracies that you describe would be sufficient to have the...

Why would the DA not tell me about restitution and what are the specifics regarding payment of restitution? This is NYC.

The DA could require restitution as part of a plea bargain or s/he may not. As a victim, however you have a right to be heard at sentencing. If the...

What can I be charged with?

You can face charges of menacing, harassment and assault. If charged with a crime speak to an attorney asap.

I am still married.but my spouse is living with someone else.Under theNYS law.are we stll married or consider divorced/sep.?

If you were legally married and a judgment of divorce has never been rendered then you are still married. Whether or not you would be entitled to...

My 14 year old was arressted for shoplifting $190.00 worth of merchndise in PA. Do I need to hire a lawyer

If there are criminal charges pending (if you have to go to court there probably are) you would be wise to retain the services of an attorney and...

My fiancee has 2 counts of Pl 220.39 Criminal Sale of controlled subatnce to the 3rd degree. How much time is he looking at?

He is being charged with a class B felony. Having been convicted of a prior non violent felony, if he is convicted of this charge he could face up...

How much time for Rev.of Prob. State jail felony tested dirty twice for Crim.Mischief$1500under$20k 1st did 3mos on wknds

I'm not certain from your question whether this is a New York matter or a Texas matter. Generally speaking when someone is found to have violated...