How can I get my almost 17 year old out of my house?

Until he turns 18, he is your kid and you are responsible for ensuring he has a place to live, food, schooling, and medical care. You really can't...

Miranda rights are often misunderstood. The warning is required only if there is a custodial interrogation, which means only if the police want to...

Is there any possibility of conviction for a 30-year old assault charge?

It's possible. It will be a difficult case for the prosecutor though as it will be difficult to find the witnesses and they may not remember the...

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This is a very fact specific question, and we don't have enough facts here. You really ought to have an attorney work on this rather than trying to...

Much depends on the conditions of his probation or post-release control, if he is still being supervised, and also what offense he was convicted...

Am I allowed to refuse a search in this situation?

The bottom line here is that the residence and cartilage (that's the stuff around the house like the porch and garage) of a probationer can be...

My roomate was sentenced to 6 months probation but got off almost a year later, is he entitled to anything for that?

My guess is no. He probably did not completely abide by the conditions of probation and it was extended as a result.

What do I do about this matter with the court appointed attorney?

I'm not surprised the attorney isn't sharing you. You really don't have a right to know. You don't indicate how long it has been since your...

Is it legal to take a service animal out of state without the consent of the owner?

Did they steal your dog or did you give it to them? How long have they had it? 3 years ago is a long time, you're going to have a tough time...

A friend of my got raped 8 yrs ago and knew the guy that raped her but didn't turn him because she was ashamed now she wants

She can certainly report it. It's may still be possible for the prosecutor to pursue a case, but they may elect not to.