Will my boyfriend be facing jail time because he was un able to pay his fines by the date his probation officer told him to? hes

There are only so many ways a court is able to inflict punishment. money, probation, and/or community service are usually given in lieu of jail...

I will like to file for divorce but I am low income. where can I go for some legal help?

Depending on where you are located there are a few options you have. The Legal Aid & Defender Association handles pro se divorce cases, meaning...

I was physically assaulted at a bar by a person who was previously barred from there for physical aggression. Can i sue?

It sounds like you have a valid claim in a civil lawsuit; however, the issue, which is usually the case with these type of matters, is damages or...

If a defendant cooperates with the government to the fullest extent will he get a significantly lesser sentence? Less than 10yr?

The officer or department can only recommend to the District Attorney for leniency. It will be up to him or her in the end on what they want to...

Does my sister become my guardian if i move in with her?

No, not automatically. This can be a complicated process depending on the situation. If your parents are willing to sign over guardianship to your...

Family Law

You need to hire and attorney, plain and simple. Custody battles are based upon many factors and circumstances involved in the custody issue....

Because it specified and differentiates between conviction, guilty and other I would advise that you mark "yes." Even after your probationary...

Can a csc charge from 2009 b taken to court for a trial?

I don't really understand you question, but my advice is to contact an attorney immediately if you already haven't. If you have then you need to be...

if you qualify for an appointed public defender you would not pay him the same fee as if you hired him privately. The rates for the individual...

The prior post was right on. To add, The only crime that would be considered "lesser" than filing a false report would be an attempted filing of a...