Can law enforcement take my son's cell phone and search it without my consent?

The police don't need your consent to search your son's phone, but they probably do need a search warrant issued by the court unless he agreed to...

One option is to try to get a new lawyer. Since his current lawyer was court-appointed, he can ask the Judge to appoint a different one, although...

What can be done to get my Grandson a lesser time for using the Interlock System in his car?

The difference between the situation facing "real criminals" and your grandson is that the interlock is not a penalty imposed by the court as part...

If I just received A DUI conviction in TN and have a pending DUI conviction in NC, can TN make me receive more punishment?

If you were arrested for the NC DWI prior to being convicted of the TN case, then that is not likely to be a violation of any sort of probation...

What can I do?

If he has already been charged then he either has a lawyer or ought to get one. You can talk to that attorney to see how they might be able to use...

How can I pay overdue court fines without jail time?

Yes, you can probably just pay off what you owe without going to jail. While it is possible that a warrant for your arrest exists for not paying...

I am being accused of welfare fraud from social services. What can I do to prove that I did my part on reporting my wages?

The burden is on the prosecution to prove you guilty, not on you to prove that you are innocent. Nonetheless, having evidence to show that you did...

The statute of limitations refers to the time between when a crime takes place (or is discovered) and when a charges are taken out against the...

Can I avoid getting an IID in my vehicle?

As long as you are a resident of NC, you are going to have to have the interlock system installed in your vehicles for one year, even if you have...

If I do not appear in court for an assault on a female, will the charges against the defendant be dismissed?

Whether the case is dismissed is probably up to the judge. In my experience, they do not drop an assault case for the "victim's" failure to show...