There are different evidentiary standards for criminal and civil courts (which is why OJ Simpson was found Not Guilty in one Trial [the criminal...

Does the narrative portion regarding my granddaughter's parents along with testing results have to be included in her file?

The logistics as to record keeping is usually governed by local Court procedure, but you can certainly ask for a Protective Order as to privacy if...

Going through a divorce, who should get the house?

In most cases, you have a right to stay in the house while the case is pending, absent domestic violence issues. However, if he wants to list the...

Can a felony larceny of a building under hundred dollars be reduced to a misdemeanor

It's certainly possible, but it is rarely easy to convince a prosecutor to reduce a felony to a misdemeanor. A large factor will be your overall...

Because my daughter has a mental illness and is pregnant how would I go about getting custody of the child in case problems?

Request to be appointed the child's Guardian. I would kindly but strongly recommend you retain a local probate lawyer to assist you in the...

WHY WOULD A PERSON TAKE A FELONY CHILD SUPPORT CASE TO TRIAL ?

Defending against a Felony non-support case is EXTREMELY difficult, especially if the child support is being processed through the Friend of the...

Should I consult an attorney or DHS due to my 11 year old child's father is going to have another baby with another woman?

You should consult with a divorce/family law lawyer who can run some rough child support calculations, to assess the impact of this new child. You...

If I can't make it to a sentencing hearing because I am stationed overseas,What can I do to avoid a failure to appear?

Get something in writing (preferably signed and dated) from your commanding officer to prove you can't appear for the scheduled sentencing, and...

How could a person avoid prison for shop lifting

"Prison" (as opposed to Jail) is rare for Retail Fraud cases (what they technically call "shoplifting"). I would kindly but very strongly...

Can criminal charges be reinstated?

He can request that criminal charges be reinstated, but then your fiancé (preferably through a lawyer) should provide the prosecuting official with...