You are referring to what is known as the "Romeo and Juliet" law in Florida. The precise calculation for the cutoff depends on the wording of the...

When i report tomorrow for probation will i be in trouble for missing my ua?

No responder has a crystal ball. My best guess is "yes". While you may have documentation excusing you for a portion of the month, your PO may feel...

My son stole from Walmart in Arizona. Should he pay a $250 civil demand from Michael Ira Asen law firm?

A retail theft is both civil and criminal. Most of the responders will tell you not to settle on the theory that Walmart will never sue. If your...

Can my husband still file for a new trail or mistrial after he has been sentenced?

It makes a difference when the convictions were obtained. You have not provided sufficient information to get a specific or reliable answer. There...

A cop found weed in my car with no probable cause, he asked if i needed my wallet i told him no he got it anyway

Search and seizure issues can turn on a single fact. You were in the back of the cruiser because you were already under arrest for the criminal...

My son got picked up for shoplifting

He should read the demand letter VERY carefully. Your son faces criminal liability as well as civil liability. A lawyer for the department store...

Do I have any options for a case that I pled guilty to many years ago?

I don't practice in IN, but there are ordinarily time limitations on reopening a closed case. In Florida, it is 2 years with very limited...

How do I have a domestic assault charge dropped?

Mr. Houston is right. We are lawyers, not therapists, but the situation you describe is typical for domestic violence cases which are difficult to...

You have already received some valuable advice here. You are contemplating committing a strict liability crime. A 15-year-old cannot give consent...

What kind of form do I have to fill out to transfer from state custody to federal court for federal sentencing?

Once your son is in federal custody, it will be difficult if not impossible to get back to state court. He probably doesn't want to be sentenced in...