It’s possible to petition for removal, but the registrant has the burden of proving why he/she should be allowed off the registry, and one of the...

Hearings go to a referee as a matter of efficiency because the court system would be overwhelmed if judges had to hear and decide every single...

Nothing is legally prohibiting you from marrying this man. The debt and child support obligations are his, not yours. As noted, should you mingle...

Plaintiff files claim in small court, and Defendant filed motion to move to formal court, what impact is that on plaintiff?

Had the case remained in small claims court, the process would have remained relatively informal. Removing the case to circuit court allows the...

Am i required to pay full price for a root canal when the dentist did not file insurance properly?

You might try negotiating directly with the dentist to see if he would do as you request. Otherwise, you might have to consider paying it in full...

Can I go to jail for talking to someone under different aliases but not threatening them ?

You could possibly face stalking charges even if you were not threatening them, and yes, you could go to jail for that. Best to do as requested...

No, if that was what the ticket was written for, that's all you can receive if convicted. If you don't wish to contest it, you can contact the...

What would happen to an aunt (who is 34) who initiated a fight with a nephew (who is 15)?

You said that the aunt initiated the fight and tried to keep the car door from closing. However, you haven't indicated that the aunt attempted to...

A judge will review his bond within 48 hours, but if the judge has found probable cause to detain him, he can be held until his next court date. ...

Would my boyfriend get automatic prison time for first degree burglary in South Dakota?

There’s no mandatory minimum. Ordinarily this has a maximum penalty of 25 years. But if he has a prior felony conviction within 15 years, that...