I think the question is geared to figure out if someone is currently supervising you in any way, which could mean that there might be restrictions...

The DC Court of Appeals, which handles appellate matters from DC Superior Court, says it is 30 days for most cases. Rule 4(b)(1) states: (b)...

There is no crime of "rape" per se in Washington, DC (District of Columbia). Instead, there are different levels of sexual abuse, the greatest...

It means that a judicial official, usually a judge or a magistrate, has found "probable cause" that a person committed the crime in the warrant....

Confused..assault or battery?

An assault is, in general, is he threat of a harmful, unwanted or offensive touching. Battery is the touching itself. They are often combined (and...

Yes they can. A preliminary hearing is a procedure to make sure that there is reason to have a case against someone. Often, cases are dismissed at...

Can they charged both of us for one pound of weed if she is say it’s hers already?

Yes. In the District of Columbia, there exists the concept of "joint possession." (No pun untended) It means that more than one person can be in...

Will I be detained until my next court date?

While you may technically be revoked because of your rearrest, it does not usually happen based upon traffic offense. The judge will be made aware...

A bench warrant was not issued in the case at that time. What probably happened is that your fiancée's attorney informed the court thatshe was not...

My boyfriend has show of cause hearing on 28th and in scared

You should take a look at the show cause order and the alleged violations and speak to your attorney about the issues/problems that arose (the...