Mr. Rafter's response is a good beginning. I would recommend that you immediately ask the presiding judge to appoint the office of the public...

As a victim in a case, you have rights in Florida to provide information to a prosecutor about your position. However, prosecutors have the right...

I am on probation in the state of Minnesota for a non sex related crime. I am wanting to have intimate relations with a 16 year

I am going to give you the same advice that I have provided to the AAU Basketball Team I coached over several years (it was made up of young men...

I've been indicted for truancy for my teenage son.

Any time you pick up new charges it may impact diversion/probation cases that you are presently on. If you have hired a lawyer, that lawyer needs...

If my husband has already been sentenced can I get a lawyer to try to get his time reduced he only has 5more years

I am not a South Carolina lawyer, but generally speaking there are time limitations on motions to mitigate sentences and/or post conviction relief....

What might happen with my shoplifting case?

I don't believe in "lucky breaks," but if there is such a thing maybe you caught one. I would contact the local office of the clerk of courts to...

What is the best defense if I'm in a bad financial situation(in nevada)?

My first suggestion is to go with the Public Defender and, if at sometime, you are able to hire a private lawyer then do so. Do not go "pro se" or...

What can I do so that they don't reduce my ex's child support?

Just tell the truth: bring you tax returns and employment information. If you have a lawyer, the lawyer should request his past five years of tax...

Your lawyer, unless the judge has requested otherwise, may appear for you at any hearing.

Can the electric company force my mom to pay a dying family members bill? Any help is appreciated!

Unless your mother agreed to accept the responsibility to pay the "$9,000.00" bill it is not her responsibility. Your mom should contact a lawyer...