What should be done when the public defenders office won't return phone calls?

I would also advise your boyfriend to arrive early to court so that he may speak with the PD before his hearing.

As you would be a licensed driver in the car, it is unlikely they would impound your car. However, if you let an unlicensed driver drive, you could...

Does the birth Mother with a absentee Father have sole custody at birth of her child?

Custody by default is joint custody between the parents, so until a court order is entered saying otherwise, you do not have sole custody. To seek...

What could I be looking at I have few larceny charges from 10 yrs ago

There is no way to speculate about what your sentence will be because sentencing is determined by multiple factors including your criminal last and...

As already addressed, you could contact the police to press charges, but you could also attempt to press charges yourself by going to the...

Ok here we go. This is an ordinary case concerning me requesting a protective order on an ex boyfriend.

There is a good chance that the judge could issue a show cause for you if you do not appear. It is always best to go to court, and if you have had...

You should contact a criminal defense attorney immediately. Most prosecutors in your area are reluctant to speak directly with a defendant and the...

Can a 15 year old have custody of her child or does her mother automatically get custody ?

Unless there is a court order that says otherwise, a parent has custody of his/her child regardless of the parent’s age. In your case, you have...

Does possession of marijuana and meth with a firearm and intent to distribute usually get jail/prison time ?

Consequences for criminal activity is very fact specific so without more details about your friend and his particular arrest, there is no way to...

When should I file for sole custody of my child?

Custody can be a very tricky area of the law as there are numerous factors that you must take into account. While the situation you presented does...