My boyfriend is 18, I am 14, there is a 3 year 3 months difference between us. My parents threatened to get a harassment charge

Although your "boyfriend" cannot be charged with statutory sexual assault, he can be prosecuted for a number of criminal offenses. What can you...

The short answer is, no, you cannot benefit from a police officer's kindness towards you. Although you did not ask, there are several experienced...

My boy friend was locked up for position of drugs but he had no drugs on him what can he beat this case???

We do not have enough information to answer whether or not your boyfriend can beat his case. It is certainly helpful, but not a complete defense...

Is it legal for the DA to withhold discovery from your lawyer

If you are represented by an attorney, your sole source of information regarding the case must be through your attorney. Your apprehension and...

Each county handles this problem slightly differently. In most, a petition is filed to revoke the defendant from the ARD program. Once granted,...

First dui AND Simple assault in 2nd degree

My colleague from New Orleans has it exactly correct. If you have not already done so, you need to speak privately and confidentially with an...

First time offense, charged with Marijuana-Small Amount Personal Use & Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. (PA) What to do?

I join in the excellent advice offered by my colleagues. With all respect to your father, he is absolutely wrong in this one instance. Four...

I urge you to reconsider your plan. The consequences of a conviction will not only negatively affect your criminal record, but also your credit...

Can police use keys illegally seized from a prior unconstitutional search to enter house for valid search warrant?

If it was indeed a "valid" search warrant properly supported by probable cause, then I fail to see the legal significance of how the keys were...

Can I suppress a statement in juvenile court?

Regardless of whether you are in adult court or juvenile court, you are well-advised to consult privately with an experienced criminal defense...