No, as an unwanted touch is a battery. You should have called the police. If charged, you would be well advised to retain a criminal defense...

Do I need a lawyer , public defender ?

You should retain a criminal defense attorney. A lawyer knows evidence, criminal procedure, how to file a Brady Discovery motion, etc. ...

I have failure to stop with no prior record whats my chances of going to prison

Failure to stop for a blue light can result in a 500 dollar or more fine, or 90 day to three year sentence, and loss of driver’s license for at...

Only if you viewed nude pictures of underaged girls (less than 18 years old). Reputable search engines do not take you to underage girls. The...

Why do you have to have a land line phone in order to be in the house arrest program? Why can't a cell phone not be used?

To make certain you are at home. One can turn off location on a cellphone. Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. criminal defense attorney with offices...

How much time will my boyfriend do on a 15 year non-violence crime?

He will get time off for work, education, etc. and there is always the possibility of parole. There is no 85% percent rule in State prison. Dr....

This probably means that you did not pay your fine and missed your Court date, resulting in a warrant for your arrest. You would be well advised...

When charges are dropped in a criminal case by the victim, can they still be charged?

Unfortunately, even when the victim drops the charges, it is the State’s case and the prosecutor has the discretion to try or not try the case. ...

What do I do when I find out online that I have two warrants for credit card fraud ?

You hire a criminal defense attorney to best present your defense. If you qualify for a public defender, one will be assigned to your case, but...

Is it against the law to cross South Carolina border with a 17 year old relative that no longer wants to live with her parents?

You would need her parents’ consent to do so, preferably in writing. Otherwise you could find yourself with serious charges, including kidnapping,...