Do I have to appear in court to testify against an exboyfriend who hit me

Yes you need to appear if you have been served with a subpoena.

How can i get a no contact order lifted or dropped completely

First of all, stop having contact with him while the no contact order is in place. You are placing him at greater risk. If you want to help him,...

My son of 14 years was burning a couple of leaves in park.hes now being petitioned on arson charges. ? what can i do

Agree with the previous attorney. You need an experienced local attorney to advise your son.

I took a plea deal from the state, provided i testify against my codefendant-i look at their info.&it shows supp.discovery?

The supplemental discovery may have something to do with your becoming a state witness against your co-defendant. If you have given any written...

My aunt got caught stealing in Walmart and they gave her a court date but didnt take her to jail. Can she change the court date?

Possibly yes. She should contact the County Clerk of Court and ask them if they would consider continuing the plea day/arraignment. However, she...

I got arrested for a drug. Charge and was placed on pti I passed all of my drug test but this last one I'm not so sure

I practice in Santa Rosa County and I can tell you that if you fail a drug test while on PTI, you will be removed from PTI and put back on the...

What if an 18 year old girl wants have sex with a 50 year old man. Is it legal or not

It depends on the age of consent.

Your roommate's boyfriend needs to get a copy of the charging document, known as an information. This will tell him exactly what the prosecutor is...

Do public defenders and judges get mad if you hire your relieve your public defender and hire a different lawyer?

You have the right to counsel of your choice. If you have the means to hire private counsel, then you are entitled to do so. As for the public...

What do I do when an attorney won't show me her billing statement on my case, but charges me $1500.00 for something?

I would write a firm but respectful letter asking for a detailed accounting of the work done on your case and the attorney's time. It is always a...