If you're granted a suspended imposition on your 1st DUI offense will you still have an arrest record?

Yes, the arrest record exists. It, along with the disposition of the case, are merely sealed. Sealing is a legal fiction: you're pretending like...

If some one has custody through state and someone else through tribal can the person receive assistance through the state

Your question is unclear. Are you seeking assistance for your mother or yourself? And what kind of assistance are you seeking?

What parental rights do I have if I'm not on the birth certificate but have fraternity test done

You ought to file an action for paternity to establish yourself as the father, to get a custody order in place, and to set child support. Under...

What happens if my ex does not show up for court for hear on SD parenting guide lines that she is not following and is ignoring

Typically when a party does not show for a hearing regarding custody, that person is declared to be in default, and the other side often gets what...

Therefore, can my mom actually 'press charges' against him when he hasn't done anything wrong?

Criminal charges in South Dakota are brought on behalf of the state, not the victim or interested parties. At most, she can make a report to law...

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What would be the offense for a 15 year old for breaking into his step dads shed?

What charges are filed, if any, would be up to the State’s Attorney’s Office. It may get charged as a burglary third degree if they do not believe...

Will a child support warrant show up at divorce court?

Yes, there is a chance the warrant will show up and you will be taken into custody. Judges often look at a person’s entire history, civil and...

Can they put aggregated assault on me for protecting myself and my car from a gang and accidently ran over one

The standard to charge someone with a crime is probable cause. That is a lower standard than proof beyond a reasonable doubt, which is needed to...

Yes, you can petition for termination of parental rights if you believe it is in the best interests of the child. However, there is a strong...