Thief is being charged with larceny in a building and 2nd degree home invasion. Can I insure he gets jail time? I am the victim.

The issue of jail time is affected by the negotiations between the prosecutor and the defense attorney, and it is affected by the decisions of the...

Question about lying to federal investigators.

I think the law would apply, but that might not help you. If it comes down to your word against that of the lying witness, you may have a hard...

Need advice I Believe my grandchildren are going to be killed by the stepsib or his father soon What can I do?

your safety concerns should be addressed to law enforcement and not to an attorney.

Your probation officer is bound by the judge's order. You can bring a motion and ask the judge to amend the order if you need to.

When drugs are intercepted in the U.S. Mail by the U.S. Postal Inspector does state courts have jurisdiction to try the case?

Yes. Both state and federal criminal laws would prohibit this behavior.

Is it too late to plead not guilty for a shoplifting charge? What steps should I take next?

You need specific advice from an attorney licensed in your state. If you cannot afford an attorney, ask for a court appointed attorney to help you...

Is it a felony for a convicted felon to do pesonal loansharking

You will want to check with a Tennessee criminal attorney about your state's usury laws. Whether this is a felony or not probably does not depend...

My fiancé has a domestic assault charge (myself as the victim) & is currently on probation for felony aggravated assault...

There are witnesses. The neighbor can testify to what he heard and you can be compelled to testify as to what happened. Your fiancee needs an...

Haven't had to drug/alcohol test (drug court) because of a broken leg. Should I expect a hair test for both?

If you are on probation, you need to assume that you will be tested in some manner prior to being discharged. Stay clean. Do not take any drugs...

Can cys step in after the judge makes a decision

Maybe. However any reliable answer is going to come from an attorney carefully examining this case and the full history. If your fiancee is able...