Can we file our on custody papers if a judge has issued custody papers ?

Speak with an attorney who practices family law and has experience with DSS cases. The maternal grandfather joined the case, its called...

My nephew was arrested 12/24/2017. They just indicted him 11/26/2018 which is well over 45 days. Can we ask for his release?

Federal prosecution is different from State prosecution. A person can commit a crime that is both a state crime and a federal crime. As a former...

Do I have a case?

Military bases have their own code of laws which are very different from the State of North Carolina's laws. You should consult with an attorney...

How to get out of a falsely accused charge

Hire an experience criminal law attorney. To have a 250k bond your friend either allegedly committed a very serious felony or has a record longer...

What should someone do if they have a warrant for a motor vehicle charge in n c?

You can call the Clerk's office at the county in which you were charged. Ask a clerk if they have a Failure to Appear (FTA) docket and what the...

How long can I get for a technical violation of probation

Usually, a technical violation will result in what the court calls a "quick dip" which means 2-3 days in jail. After you have had two quick dips...

Instead of trying to go pro se (representing yourself) you should hire a criminal defense attorney. If you cannot afford one, next time you are in...

Can I deny responsibility for a statement I made but was not made aware of my right to remain silent?

A school official (unless it a School Resource Officer "SRO") is not a law enforcement officer nor a "state actor" in a criminal justice role....

What to do when my 10 year old son reports that his mother and her boyfriend drink and drive with my kids in the car

A person can be charged with misdemeanor child abuse for driving while impaired if there was a minor child in the vehicle. However, that is...

The statute that the officer cited you with is wrong. If anything, it should be 20-141(h). When called to a car accident, an officer will almost...