You cannot just miss the court date and expect no consequences. You would be found guilty of possession of marijuana and you would lose your first...

Testimonial privileges- Can Commonwealth compel parent to testify against vs. adult child?

There is no privilege that could allow the parents to refuse to testify against their son. The issue is whether or not such statements he might...

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Explain statutory rape laws

You would go to the police department or sheriff's office and request to speak to an investigator. They would take the case over from there.

To whom do I report screwups by the judge, clerk's office, court-appointed attorney, and the jail

Unfortunately this is how it is for many of my criminal clients. Our system is broken and I don't think anyone outside the system understands. I...

Can A Sex Offender On Probation Hire An Attorney After Failing Multiple Polygraphs?

You can retain counsel but I know in our jurisdiction that the polygraph test is a vital part of the rehabilitation process. Therefore, I think it...

Being out on bond does not count as time served.

If I get a legal contract/document draw up for me to get emancipated, if both of my parents sign it can I be emancipated.

Depending on when you turn 18 the emancipation process might take longer than that to make its way through the court. I know you want to "start...

It sounds more like an employment matter to me. If you did not conceal the merchandise in a locker or some other spaced designated for you I think...

Is It possible to claim your wife/ex-wife for damages during publication process of divorce proceedings or after the divorce ?

You can file an answer to her divorce complaint and ask the judge for an equitable distribution of the debt. If the judge orders her to pay a...

I have custody of my 3 great nephews. the 7 year old wants to change his name to mine. Can I just hyphenate our names.

You can petition the court to change his name legally - it could make it difficult for him if you change his name and then he changes it back.