Can a 17 yr old girl give consent to a 35 yr old man for sex.

While a 17 year old is not legally barred from consensual sex, the adult can be convicted of a number of other crimes based upon this relationship....

I'm 19 and my girlfriend is 16, we have been dating for some time now and her parents don't want us to what could they do?

There are a number of things that a minor's parents can and should do to prevent their child from having a sexual relationship with an adult. All...

I was caught stealing at rite aid and they got my licence plate, they contacted me and said if I pay by Fri they wont charge me

The general consensus of criminal defense attorneys on Avvo is to recommend against responding to civil demands like these. There are several...

How to go about a situation on federal gun law involving a felon in possession of a handgun?

If your fiance is charged in federal court with a criminal offense, he is almost assuredly represented by an experienced federal defense attorney. ...

What kind of sentence does a parole violation hold?

If your husband is on supervised release for a federal offense, he will no doubt have an attorney representing him. If so, pose your question to...

How can I find an pro bono appellate attorney for my husband in Florida?

From the nature of your question, it looks like your husband was convicted of a state, rather than federal offense. I will change the practice...

Could i be facing jail time.

This is exactly the type of question that you should pose to your attorney. He or she can offer the appropriate guidance based upon your unique...

I have a friend who fell victim to a money counterfeit scam but did nothing and only his name was used what should he do

If your friend was charged with a crime, he should speak only to his attorney. If your friend does not have an attorney, he can use the "find a...

Can a judge extend a negotiated plea sentence if a person violates probation?

The short answer is yes, when the defendant violates the terms of probation, he can be sentenced to serve up to the statutory maximum sentence.

Your friend was charged with 1st degree felony (f1), 1st degree misdemeanor (m1), and summary (s) offenses. You can help your friend by making...