If there are two adult defendents in a case can the judge give them seperate amounts of time in prison for the same case?

Sentences depend on many factors. Co-defendants oftenr receive different sentences. It sounds like one might have been on probation or parole? One...

An open courtroom is a Constitutional mandate. There are a few execptions: juvenile, and the secret FISA terrorism court, for example. There are...

Is there anything legal we can do to make the courts give her an ultimatum?

You should contact a family law lawyer and see to reduce or eliminate parenting time. You can ask for treatment conditions, and other restrictions....

Immagration

Immigration. There seems to be little rhyme or reason to the deportation schedule. Hearings are short, and your boyfriend has already consented to...

Can I get visitation stopped?

This is a family law question and best posted on that part of AVVO, but if you consult with a family law attorney, you can show a lot of evidence...

If a 15 year old boy has sex with a girl who is 18, is that considered rape in the state of florida?

Age of consent in Florida is 18. BUT, a person 23 or under is legal with a child of 16 or 17. No such exception for a 15 year old. The girl has...

Is this even legal

Was your transfer of parental rights through a court, with an order signed by a judge? Custody is not something that can be given. CPS removed the...

Can an officer testify to what another officer told him

Exclusion of hearsay depends on the context. On the stand, during trial, this would be considered double hearsay, with each hearsay step requiring...

Can my former friend file charges against me because he's angry?

Without some evidence, the case against you is very weak. BUT, with the "hide the wallet" history, suspicion is natural. Theft is a very serious...

The likely charge is malicious destruction of property. I agree with the suggestion that you make no admissions here on this public forum and...