As long as the 16 year old isn’t brought across state lines, the sex is legal. The parents of the 16 year old have Juvenile Court as an avenue to...

What do I need to do to get my son a lawyer and my son is 14?

You can retain a lawyer of your choosing. If the government pays for his lawyer you use whoever they appoint.

Shoplifting 4th degree. This is a first time offense. They took me jail and fingerprinted me. What are my chances of dismissal?

Having been arrested and processed caused you to have a “record” no matter how your case ends. What you seek is an expungement which requires a...

Can I hire a lawyer to speed up the process of getting the charges dropped?

Call a criminal defense lawyer immediately. Not only can a conviction of DV interfere with you being accepted to nursing school, it will interfere...

How long will I have to sit in jail if I turn myself in for a warrant that I have?

If it’s a cash bond just bring $1000 to the jail and you’ll be out in a matter of hours. Why don’t you call a bonding company and have them verify...

Will a charge stick if it's for the wrong crime?

Once the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences issues its report back to the submitting police agency, the submitting police agency will simply...

What can the court do?

Yes. The probation period end is tolled (suspended) by the timely filing of the probation revocation. So the court may very well revoke your...

How long could you get for robbery 1st?

Class A felony so 10 years to Life but if it’s proven that a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument was used, the minimum is 20 years. If he is...

You are confusing “statute of limitations” with “speedy trial.” Also, the standard of proof in a probation violation case is lower than a criminal...

Should I go to court to fight my ticket?

You should hire a local lawyer to get this ticket dismissed. Once dismissed you should get it expunged. Once all that is done, file a complaint...