When I turn 18 and in school am I an adult? And can I do things on my own?

Your mom is right. You're not considered a legal adult until you have BOTH turned 18 and graduated from high school in TN.

You're probably wrong on that. You don't have a right to arraignment within 48 hours. You have a right to have a judge or magistrate determine...

What is the Statute of Limitations for Assault w/Deadly Weapon - Knife in the District of Columbia ?

Looks like six years, if it is a felony.

I refused a Breathalyzer ,but 15 minutes later same machine took one that gave me a .03 blood alcohol can i use this in court?

So, wait, you un-refused? You should consider hiring an attorney to present your case, because 0.03 is certainly evidence of reasonable doubt for...

If u find drugs in another person car and get blamed for it how can it b mines just because it was found in back where I was..i

If you have life without parole, how are you on the computer with a stack of money to hire an attorney? Regardless, the rules of this site...

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Where may i find a writ of error template as well as specific guidelines for filing the petition

Our writs are attorney-work product, and you're unlikely to find a good one for free. If it was a misdemeanor in General District Court, you can...

Is there chance he can still stay on probation? And does his sister really need to go to court?

There's a chance, but not if he is convicted of the assault. The sister can hire her own attorney to protect her interests and rights, and to be...

I have a felony drug conviction and I need to get it droped down to a misidaminer so that I can get food stamps,Im homeless with

If it is a "conviction," it cannot be undone. If it is a felony drug "charge," still pending in court, you should request court appointed counsel...

JUDGE NOT AGREEING TO PLEA DEAL?

It means he hasn't had a chance to contact you yet. Anything else would just be reading tea leaves - trying to predict something we have no...

Civil aiding and abetting?

I don't think that's a thing. "Aiding and abetting" is a thing, and it may have criminal liability, and it may give rise to civil liability.