How to prevent the mother of my husband from entering the states? how to protect myself and my baby from my husband?

Speak to an immigration attorney or call a domestic abuse hotline! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...

When a juvenile is charged as an adult, is there always a hearing before a judge w/in 5 days to see if theres enough evidence?

Preliminary hearings do not need to be conducted once they are bailed out. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal...

Can my fiance get his class E Felony lessoned down to a misdemenor ?

It is possible. Depends on many factors, including the judge, da and defense attorney. Speak to his attorney and possibly the DA to see what can...

Miranda rights for a juvenile

He is not a minor for criminal charges. He is over 16. Parents are not required in these situations. The waiver may be binding--it is...

Is it considered statutory rape if one person is 17 and one person is 16?

It is not likely that anyone would be charged unless sexual intercourse can be proven.

When a 15 year old is charged as an adult is a psychological evaluation mandatory?

A psych eval is not mandatory. It is up to the defense attorney to request it or the judge to order it upon request or if he feels it is needed. ...

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It's a pre-pleading, not a pre-sentence report BUT if it's helpful to the court, it can be turned into one. His attorney should have explained...

Can a parent file a restraining order for their child?

Not likely to be successful. There really is no legal basis as the actions aren't likely to be injurious to the welfare of the 16 year...

Two years ago i was caught shop lifting at MACYS,

You don't have a record and it will not show on a background check but don't list Macy's as a reference! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate...

If an 18 year old (victim during past years) reports molestation to the police, are his/her parents notified?

They are not going to be notified b/c of the law but likely contacted by Detectives during the investigation! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...