My daughters friend pulled a knife and threatened my daughter. Is there legal action I can take?

You should call the local police and report the offense as soon as possible. This is likley at least assault, possibly much more. Assault is...

Penalty for a 20$ USB stick?

I am not a Maryland licensed attorney, but from my epxerience as a prosecutor in Virginia, Maryland is almost happy put these types of cases on the...

Would an expunged CA solicitation charge be reported to FBI & NCIC?

I have hear of a number of recent situtaions in Virginia where people have had arrests expunged and they still showed up on an NCIC months later. ...

I was punched in the face. How long do I have to file a complaint against the person who punched me?

In some states the answer depends on whether the offense is a felony or misdemeanor. However, as a practical matter, the prosecutor's office may...

Criminal attourney

The judge will give your attorney an opportunity to address anything that is inaccurate in the psi at the sentencing hearing. If the error may...

I am not a Texas lawyer, nor do I know anything about Texas law, but having been a prosecutor in Virgina, I fins it hard to believe that any...

Is there a way to not get subpoena for a criminal case in another state?

It can be done, but takes quite a bit of work as it involves working with courts in your jurisdiction as well as the jurisdiction where you serving...

Can a criminal attorney handle a bond hearing in another stae

A lawyer can only appear in courts that he is admitted to. Anytime an indvidual stands up and speak for another he better (1) have a law degree...

What is the Fair Defense Act? Is it a Law, or just 'suggestions' to the courts?

You can view the Fair Defense Act at http://www.courts.state.tx.us/tfid/pdf/Core%20Requirements.pdf

My husband needs a Defense Attorney that is free or low cost.

As a former prosecutor, I would agree with the last comment. I found that the public defenders office had some of the most aggressive and best...