Can I “re-press” charges on violence after I initially dropped the charges?

Most likely you are not able. Double jeopardy would most likely apply if the case went to court. If you only spoke with detectives and no formal...

Can I say no on my college application?

If the underlying charge was dismissed, then the case is resolved/disposed of, so it is not "pending," meaning not taken care of yet. If the...

How can I enroll myself in school with no legal parents ?

I'm switching this to guardianship to try and get you better help. You and the woman you live with will probably need to speak to an attorney who...

Child support and non-paynent of purge payments

As you can imagine, child support case workers handle immensely large caseloads and they do their best. Hiring an attorney as Ms. Haas mentions,...

I have a question about emergency custody

Mr. Whittaker is correct. There are very limited grounds on which to obtain emergency custody. You will probably also want to have an attorney...

I am not guilty. How can I get a copy of the video recording of the officer giving me the ticket? He stopped me on 85-S.

It's unclear what you're contesting. If the speed limit was 65 and you were going 70, although it's only five over, it is still technically...

I wanted to see if I qualified for an expunction?

If you were convicted of those offenses, North Carolina recently made a change in the law for expunctions. A single misdemeanor conviction can be...

It depends on your prior conviction record. Sentencing for misdemeanors is done according to a chart, which I've included the link for below....

I may or may not be able to make a court appearance for a speeding ticket?

An attorney can appear on your behalf for the court date. He or she will be able to advise you of what your options may be and find the best...

What are the chances a judge will modify an order to 50/50 with no material changes?

If you two have a custody *order in place, meaning that a court has issued it, then if nothing has changed it is likely he will not meet his...