If someone is charged with Domestic Violence/Battery, and they have been sentenced, can charges be dropped?

The alleged victim in a case doesn't really have the power to drop a case, even before the person is convicted - once the case is moving along, it...

The only thing you can ask the court to assign to the other party is attorneys fees, if you choose to hire an attorney. The court can determine...

Make sure that you have notice and are in attendance at every court date. The first is the shelter hearing, which sounds like it already happened....

It depends on what the court order in Georgia says - if the court order had an expiration date, that would govern. If not, it would need to be...

I am a witness in a very similar case in Florida. It is so similar it is scary, the mother is out of money, can someone help?

Hello, it is unclear exactly what the question is. If you have an attorney, make sure to ask them about the case, as they know more about the...

How can i get a court date moved forward to an earlier date?

With the help of a lawyer. There are no rights to speedy trial in a violation of probation, nor is there an entitlement to bond. So, it can be...

I found out that my ex's boyfriend signed as the process server for an order of protection. I was never served, what can I do?

Was there an order issued by the Court?

Is it illegal for a 23 year old guy to lie and say he's 18 to date a 16 year old girl knowing she is 16?

Lying about the age is not illegal, no. And, unless there were some special circumstances (he was in a custodial position over you, he was related...

Arrest question?

If you have been arrested, the fact that you invoke your right to silence will have nothing to do with the next step in the procedure, other than...

How long will his sentence be and has he been to first appearance yet?

Initial appearances are required under the Florida Constitution within 24 hours of arrest (although this does not mean it happened - there are...