My son is being held until he sees the judge tomorrow with the charges of criminal threatening.

It is not up to his wife whether to pursue the case or not. That is up to the prosecutor. Whether a charge is likely depends on the facts as they...

I would add two other thoughts, and these are totally off the top of my head without knowing anything about either you or your case. First, a 2005...

Are travelers subject to laws in each states they pass through to get to a state they plan to visit?

The usual answer is, "of course you are." Your situation wants to make one look for a different answer on the facts of your case but I am not sure...

Defense Lawyer to help with appeal

Number one, nobody can answer that without knowing more about the situation than can be covered on Avvo. Number two, there will be serious...

So there is a fight. The police are called. Chances are the fight is over by the time they get there. They certainly aren't around to see what...

What are some of the issues you look into when someone wants to appeal a criminal case ..

I certainly hope that you are not going to try to appeal a criminal case by yourself. It is a very bad idea. An appeal is a review of a lower...

Does North Carolina have to read you your rights?

This question is asked very often. The Miranda rule, so called because it was established by the United States Supreme Court in the case of...

Double Jeopardy appeal worthwhile

That is an unusual system, that you would have appointed counsel on appeal but would have to pay for the attorney (or costs, or transcript charges,...

In a civil trial, what kind of questions are allowable and what kinds are objectionable

You answer every question put to you by either attorney as truthfully and honestly as you can except for those questions to which the judge...

I offer this with the caution that you are asking about a civil case in New Jersey,which is neither my field nor my state; but I would be...