A family member was recently arrested on felony charges when he actually has a mental illness. How much time can he serve?

Calling the authorities is always a risk. They tend to see things from a public protection / criminal act perspective. The prosecutor and judge...

How should I talk to judge if want to plead not guilty??

You should speak respectfully. Let the judge know you want a lawyer if you don't already have one. Make sure your lawyer is familiar with any...

Police often make promises that are unkept. See the link below on talking to the police. Only a prosecutor can make a binding offer. She should...

I have one possision charge I'm on pribation for and I have 1 possion pending and I just got another wjth the intent to distrubi

You are in trouble. Serious trouble. They may not be able to make either of these charges stick and still revoke your probation. Probation means...

I am 17 years old, live in Florida. I have a child. Could move out and move in with my Fiancee, even if he lives in Virginia?

I am assuming that you do not mean move in with, but have sex with, your fiancee. The age of consent for unmarried children in Virginia is 18....

Is there any way that my in home smart start, could have given me a viol reading from the air freshener my daughter sprayed?

Could it have cause this, yes! Take the bottle along with you when you talk about this "violation." If any answer on AVVO helps you, mine...

Can police lie? Yes. And they do, routinely. A lawyer can use those lies during cross examination to get a jury to doubt what they say in court,...

Shoplifting at Jcpennys. Civil demand? Court?

If you get a notice to go to court, you will need to go to court. You may be facing criminal charges at that time and should consult a...

It depends on your license in California. If it is merely expired rather than suspended or revoked, you should be able to get a license in...

Can i get rid of someone stuff if they are in jail for having sex with minors?

She is a tenant. You have the same obligations you would have to any tenant. That she is in jail or prison does not change your obligation. See...