A lawyer told me I cannot be convicted of a battery charge only by the claims made by a so called "victim" and their "witness"

Your lawyer's words, if you repeated them correctly, was an expression of his opinion. You should sot down with your lawyer and discuss it some...

Can I sue if I was assaulted by a family member?

You can sue, but that doesn't mean you will recover anything. Did you call the police?

My son is being charged with burglary of an unoccupied dwelling unarmed.He has no priors.Also he had permission to be inside.

Possible maximum is 15 years. Unless he is 20 or younger, then it is possible for him to be sentenced as youthful offender. If sentenced as a...

Your friend's lawyer should list them as a defense witness.

I agree with Mr. Rose. Mutual combat is a defense. But just because a legal defense exists, does not mean that yo cannot be charged by an...

It is possible first time family member assault to get probation? and is there anything I can do to change my statement?

Both you and your husband need attorneys.

My brother got out of prison after serving 10 yrs.Of a 10-15yr sentence for 3 counts of burglary,and reciving stolen property

So much time that he needs an experienced attorney from the county where he is being charged.

Can i get a passport if ive been in prison

Felons can usually get US-issued passports. "Typically when you travel internationally you need to get a Visa. Sometimes you can get these at...

When someone agrees to the diversion program for simple assault what could it be?

Call the prosecutor's office. Ask for the victim advocate. Ask to meet with the victim advocate and the prosecutor. Go to this site to read...

The girls words were enough, if the jury found it credible. Were the marital problems brought into issue? Meet with the attorney and ask what's...