Assault case

Unfortunately, if the defendant has no money, it may be hard to collect any damages. You may wish to pursue your claims as restitution in criminal...

Even after a guilty plea and past the dead line for an appeal could a case be reopened with proof a cop made up evidence?

If you want to pursue this, you should talk to a criminal defense lawyer in your area. This is a very difficult situation. By attempting to...

My wife had gotten charged for "harrasment phone calls" by my ex girlfriend. This is the second time she has pressed charges.

This is a little confusing, but public defenders cannot pursue civil cases, the public defender can only deal with the criminal charges on the case...

An x lover use my name to get a cell phone a warrent was issued what is the sentence for that an the statute of limitations

Once a warrant is issued the statute of limitations is tolled. It is not clear if the warrant is for you or for the other person, but there is not...

Ive been appointed a public defender for a DV case that is not only 100% false, but has brought on a protection order that ..

You should consult with your lawyer. If you are not happy with your lawyer, your remedy is normally to hire your own. It is likely that your...

My son has been arrested for traffic fines

Your son needs a lawyer, if he cannot afford a lawyer, he should ask the court to appoint one for him.

What if the Juvenile courts don't contact me? Also, what sentence am I facing?

The court may still be able to impose some penalty after you are 18, it is not unusual for 18 year olds to appear in juvenile court. You should...

My son was charged with 2 counts os simple battery. What should we expect? Shoud he get an attorney?

There are significant consequences to a criminal conviction. Your son should have a lawyer to help him understand what his options are in dealing...

My brother was convicted in a Federal court for 70 grams of crack cocaine; which was in his truck that his friend was driving

As my colleague noted, it is difficult to understand what happened or why the court would re-open the case after 11 years in prison. Your brother...

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I grabbed my room mates check blanks on accident instead of mine. we didnt realize it until the checks bounced. If my roommate

Unless your roommate alleges forgery, it may not be pursued as forgery. The bigger concern might be the merchant who the check bounced on, they...