My son is 14 and may be charged with aggravated assault. can this be reduced to a lesser charge? how will this effect his future

The matter will be handled by juvenile court. Provided he does not fall into a pattern of continuous contacts with the juvenile court system, there...

My name was used when someone was got in trouble shoplifting. A year later I was arrested

Your attorney should be able to clear up any mistaken identity issues. Hiring an experienced attorney should be your first priority.

My lease signing is on 3-19-2014 and move out date is 3-19-2016 do I pay full rent on the last month of move out date or half

The lease terms govern what you are required to pay. Chances are if your rent was prorated the first month, it would be prorated the last month. ...

Whats next in the legal standpoint? What should i expect?

He will have an arraignment date where he is formally notified of the charges against him and the range of punishment. He will be advised that he...

Can I evict a renter with no notice

You must follow the proper legal process to have a tenant removed from the property. Failure to do so may lead to a civil action being brought...

I was struck as a pedestrian(I DON'T HAVE A CAR) and now I have bills I can't pay due to negligence on the part of the driver.

You may need to contact an attorney to explore the possibility of filing a civil claim in court against the person who hit you.

Custody

If your allegations are that she is willfully disobeying the court's order while having the ability to comply, you may be better suited consulting...

I received a citation for theft under 500 how long does it take to show on my background in tennessee

It would depend on how long it takes the court to enter your information into the system. In Memphis, if you received a misdemeanor citation,...

There are several different classifications of statutory rape in Tennessee. There is mitigated statutory rape, statutory rape, aggravated statutory...

Typically, the nature of the case is reviewed by the grand jury who makes a recommendation as to the offense you will be charged. Due process...