Is there a time limit for filing an assault charge.

It depends on the level of assault charges. A simple misdemeanor assault (Assault 4th Degree) must have prosecution initiated (charges filed)...

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I am about to turn 18, and my girlfriend is about to turn 16. Is it illegal for us to be together?

First of all, I know your situation must be difficult. Some places in this world unfortunately still view same sex relationships with scrutiny, so...

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What if an officer fails to hand you a citation?

Unless they failed to enter the case into the computer, there is still a record of the crime and an arraignment date. While you might have a...

Shock probation

Mr. Butler is correct. You need to contact the lawyer in question to really understand what is going on. There are many reasons that could be...

Do I need a lawyer for a 4th degree assault (domestic violence)no visible injury?

You need a lawyer. If you are convicted of Assault 4th Domestic Violence you face up to twelve months in county jail, and federal law will prohibit...

This question is probably best asked in the practice area of immigration law. I am not an immigration attorney, but based upon quick research, I...

When does a dui charge go off the record?

Your DUI won't go off your record until you get it expunged. As it has been over five years, you may be eligible for expungement. Contact a...

I went to my arr, on a felony charge, they set me a plem hearing, I was checking online and noticed I was set for a pretrialconf

Show up at the time the clerk told you to. You can ask your attorney why it may have been docketed for a pretrial conference rather than a...

I got caught shop lifting from walmart and didn't do it. i have been in trouble for shop lifting before. but it was years ago.

You need to contact an attorney or retain a public defender as soon as possible. In order to defend your case, an investigator or other prover is...

When a indictment has been issued. How long before its served.

This varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In my experience, if no additional charges are added at the grand jury (including PFO) the court...