My son was a victim of domestic violence by his bilogical father. Today he refused counsil and said he represent himself.

When you decline counsel in court, you are declining the right to court-appointed counsel. When that happens, you can either represent yourself OR...

Is it possible for my brother to be granted an appeal after being in prison for 14 years? where can i find a pro bono lawyer?

He should contact North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services, Inc., and ask for his case to be reviewed. He should write them a letter (you can't do...

I was charged with battery, disorderly conduct. if the Victim/Witness does not show up but another witness shows up. What happen

Sounds like you will have a battle of the witnesses, and it will be up to you or your lawyer to persuade the judge to believe your witnesses. It is...

My son is quiting school i am paying child support on him he is going to go in job corp do i still have to pay child support?

You sound like you have the facts to support a motion to modify or even terminate child support. You should consult with a family law attorney. ...

Can i get my felonys dropped to mesdemeanors they are over ten years old

I think the only option for you is seeking pardon or clemency from the governor. Politically, it is difficult to get elected officials to grant...

I have two sons and I was wondering was their a way for me to give my mother temporary custody while I'm in medical school?

The first thing I would do would be to take this post down. You can talk to your recruiter about how having custody of your children would impact...

Can NC probation officer search a residence based on an anonymous tip for drugs ?

The other attorneys who have answered are right on in that, generally, probation officers can search your home without a warrant. But you seem to...

It is hard to give specific case advice on AVVO. We can give general answers, but this is not a confidential forum (obviously!) and the more you...

Can the police officer take out the warrant for assault on a female if the victim does not?

It is typical for cases where the investigating officer can see that there is a domestic relationship like husband and wife for the rule to be that...

If a women gets pregnant and is not married, and the father is an illegal alien, do he have a right to keep the child .

Immigration status is NOT a basis for *automatically* terminating a father's parental rights. This is a very complicated area, and the law in...