How can I get the fine reduced ? I am not able to make a trip back to attend the court date due to upcoming surgery.

Hire a lawyer that can represent you in traffic court, and preferably a lawyer that handles this type of case. He or she can get the fine and...

Will my apartment complex management be liable for financial damages and/or physical/emotional pain and suffering?

You should talk to a personal injury lawyer about this case, but you do not mention your damages. Some times something as simple as a letter from...

Can you be charged with Hand o one Hand of all without the co defendant who committed the act being mentioned in the indictment?

Generally, the indictment is defendant specific. The co-defendant may be separately charged or is sometimes unknown. Accomplice liability means...

No, as there can be an un-indicted co-defendant. The operative word is that he was convicted by a judge, a jury or pled guilty. I strongly...

Would the spousal privilege apply and do i have to testify if we get married?

I agree with my col·leagues that you are not the Plaintiff. You are a witness and, as such, must tell the truth. I would consult with a criminal...

How is age defined in consent laws?

In, S.C. the 18 year old is guilty of statutory rape, a strict liability crime, which means the even with the consent of the 15 year old. Dr....

Will he be granted his work credits to shorten his sentence because of new federal law for non violent drug offenders?

I do not believe that the Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2015 has become law at this time or that it applies to state...

I have documentation that needs to be heard in the case. I do not know the next steps that I must take to take.

That is the purpose of hiring a lawyer in PA, which I advise that you do. Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. criminal defense attorney in Charleston,...

Seeking an Los Angeles-based litigation attorney who specializes in defending copyright infringement actions

I believe that you have answered you own question. Call the California Bar for attorneys who handle copyright infringement actions or a patent law...

Can a speeding ticket that the officer has already given you a lower fine on revert back to a higher fine if you lose in court?

Yes, this scenario is possible, but I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney prior to going to traffic court. If you cannot...