Sentencing hearing

What do you mean? In criminal cases, sentencing is set by the court. While sentencing often occurs after a plea or a guilty verdict in a trial,...

Can I be arrested or charged with harassment?

Sounds hard to believe that you could be charged with harassment if the person you are speaking to actually wants to speak with you. The parents...

He can request anything he wants, it doesn't mean he will get it. He would have to somehow demonstrate that it is not in your child's best...

Can a person sue the state if acquitted of criminal charges?

A person might be able to sue but not simply because they are acquitted. Simply because a person is acquitted doesn't mean they were innocent or...

Grand theft auto and return

Yes it is still a felony. Theft merely requires that a person take/use/obtain property that they do not have a right to and temporarily deprive the...

My son violated his probation a few days ago.

He could face a maximum of up to one year in jail because of the possession of marijuana but it seems like he probably won't get the maximum,...

You can follow the instructions of the notice, presumably by attending the deposition and bringing the requested materials. If you object then you...

I have a warrant for not going to court and im on probation but the warrant is in fl will it show in ny at a dmv?

The DMV probably won't be checking for warrants, but Florida may have suspended your license. If Florida suspended your license then you won't be...

My kids dad is in jail with pending sexual battery charges. How can I terminate any rights he may have? I'm the custodial parent

You need to file a petition to have his rights terminated. That is a very difficult process. It is best if you wait until after he is convicted, if...

First thing you should do is the DUI class and the evaluation. You will have a much better outcome if you are proactive and try to do the things...