I recently got an underage possesion ticket. There is a mandatory court appearance, should I show up or just pay the fine?

Depending on the specific statute the cops said you violated, you could be facing a monetary fine plus a suspension of your driver's license. ...

So what is the best way to get this guy arrested for abuse?

If you are concerned for your safety or for the safety of other women, you should contact the local police department immediately and file a...

I don't work, i help my mother out with living at home. i have several credit card debt , and now one has filed a claim in small

If you received a summons and complaint for a small claims action, the most important thing you can do is to file a written answer and/or appear in...

In a priliminary hearing of a domestic abuse case may the victim refuse to testify and request an attorney?

Generally speaking, a person may not refuse to testify unless doing so would expose that person to criminal liability. This occurs when a person...

What do I say as far as incriminating myself and what are my rights - meeting with officers tonite

If you have any belief that the police officers have commenced a criminal investigation then you need to speak with a local criminal defense...

Do police always have to read you your rights when being arrested?

The police are only required to advise a person of his/her Miranda rights when that person is in custody and being interrogated. Interrogation...

If a statement formated as q and a by police is more then one page is it legal if each page is not signed?

If the person was in custody and being interrogated then the police are required to advise the person of the Miranda "rights." The failure to do...

The short answer is that from what you posted, the search of friend "A" was most likely illegal. Ordinarily, if a person does not consent to a...

My wife placed a restraining order on me after she left me with my children and a few days after she came back home.

You need to consult a criminal defense attorney in your area as soon as possible because the charges in which you are facing bring the prospect...

30 YEARS AGO I WAS CHARGED WITH DELIVERY OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,WHAT CAN I DO TO GET THIS OFF MY RECORD?

Unfortunately, I think you may be out of luck unless there was some sort of deferred judgment agreement in place during your case. Most states...