If you and your co defendant are charged with grand theft and they drop his charges do they have to drop your charges as well

Nope. They can drop either, both, or neither. It is totally their decision to seek prosecution. It is the state's final decision as to whom they...

My cousin endangered the life of my grandfather. Is this attempted murder? If not, what crime is it? See details.

Your cousin had no legal obligation to interfere with the phlebotomist. Actually, he had no right to do so. He could have expressed his concerns,...

Any lawyers in the state of Florida that know how long an uncontested divorce can go on for if both parties agree on everything?

If you agree on everything and get the paperwork filed correctly it can be complete in a couple months. It all depends on the accuracy and...

You cannot become emancipated without your parents' knowledge and cooperation. If you are being abused your options are the police and DCF. You...

How do I get my mother to stop making contact with me or calling the military base to "make" me let her be involved in my life?

The facts you state are not enough to get a domestic violence injunction or restraining order. If she is stalking you and you are in fear you can...

How do I write a petition

If you are paying child support for for a child you do not think is yours, you get a lawyer who knows what they are doing. What is a few hundred...

What can I do to get emancipated or try to move out? Does being pregnant or graduating help me with this situation at all?

You need to show that you are responsible enough to be able to support and take care of yourself and you will need parental consent. Being 17 and...

Final restraining order no longer says "no Contact" with kids. Can I Call, Text, FB or Skype them?

Whatever the final order says is controlling. It replaces the temporary order. Make sure you always keep a copy of that final order with you.

Don't I get a copy of that paper saying this is non refundable, when I sign hourly wage papers?

Any time you make an agreement to hire a lawyer the agreement should be in writing and any non-refundable portion of the fee should be clearly...

In a domestic violence case where the victim refuses court will the state take it to trial?

They can take it to trial without her, especially with you admitting that you hit her. It would be almost impossible for the state to prove it...