My girlfriend was arrested because she didn't want to speak to the prosecutor. Is this legal.

If the situation is as you have described, then "no". Although the government has the power to subpoena a witness, generally the exercise of that...

What is legal and what happens often differs. Legally, if your brother was properly served with a subpoena and failed to appear, and if a judge...

What will happen if you flee on foot and on parole for fleeing in a car

The person could possibly face a criminal charge, in addition to a separate parole violation. Best bet its to contact an experienced criminal...

I got a misdemeanor back in August for being in public drunk and my court date is tomorrow cant afford an attorney.

I do not think they will dismiss your case. The city attorney is the prosecutor. By definition, the prosecutor's interests are not the same as...

Adjucation and conviction

As stated in my previous answer to your topic, a juvenile adjudication is generally not a "conviction". However, to be on the safe side, you...

Is a plea to information less publicized than an indictment?

In my experience as a former federal prosecutor and current private federal defense attorney, it depends on the nature of the offense, the...

My 18 yr old is on the run and there is no way I can convince him to turn himself in. Do you think a lawyer will help with that?

You know your son better than anyone. You are in a better position than anyone to say if he will listen to an attorney. One thing is certain,...

Cpl

If your domestic assaults were indeed "convictions" as defined by the law, then you have a serious problem with even possessing a firearm, even...

Can i get locked up if i turn myself in for a probation voitation warrant if i am on a new probation.

The short answer Is yes. The court could set a bond that you cannot make and you would be incarcerated pending the outcome of your probation...

I got arrested for possession in melvindale michigan and haven't heard anything from the courts.

Hire an attorney. As a juvenile, you will want someone experienced with juvenile clients. If you are charged with operating under the influence...