A friend of mine was recently arrested after an "immediate entry" search warrant was executed at his residence.

It was SOP. The reason is so that the local police can keep part of the money for their own use.

Can I file credit card fraud against my wife in Indiana?

This needs to be handled in divorce court rather than criminal court. It is really no different from her taking cash from underneath your mattress...

Who in Vermont can help me in getting a former banker with a felony conviction and court receiver prosecuted for embezzlement?

Other than keeping in touch with the prosecutors, you've done what you can on that end. I would advise consulting with a civil attorney in that...

First, be aware that you can be charged with a crime without having done anything illegal, simply because someone else says you did it. Iowa...

Do I need a criminal defense lawyer

No statute of limitations applies once a warrant is issued. The statute of limitations applies to how long the government has to start charges...

IN Wisconsin a first offense OWI is seldom criminal, but a conviction will have significant impact on your life. You cannot receive jail for a...

Emotional Distress & Domestic Violence. What do I need to do and is it worth it?

The way to get him to stop is to report this to the police. Unless he has substantial assets, a civil suit against him will be worthless and more...

Never Served Restraining Order but Arrested?

You have to show service of a restraining order in order to charge violation of that order. You do not need to show this to charge or prove...

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I have filed an order to show cause against my husband due to 2nd violation of order of protection. Should I hire attorney?

Rules of evidence can be difficult, even for lawyers and judges. A lawyer can help. None is required. It is unclear from your question whether this...

I purchased an item from a questionable individual on ebay who scamed me. I advised them I was going to call their county office

I can read it only as well as you can. Where I am, no DBA or business license is required for a sole proprietorship. Tell the truth to eBay and...