Can a 7 year old being detained be kept from their parents in missouri

A seven year old is a juvenile, obviously. Juveniles in Missouri cannot be questioned by the police without a guardian present. But whether the...

In MO, If you have already been appointed a public defender and then someone bonds you out, do you lose the PD?

Once you already have been given a PD, it really will depend on who that PD attorney is or what that office is like. Technically they are supposed...

On a domestic assault charge that has a bond reduction hearing set for tomorrow, casenet shows motion to endorse by PA..meaning?

Hard to say, but most likely it is a motion to endorse witnesses. The prosecutor will file this motion to put the defense on notice of who...

Unfortunately in Missouri, the crime of enticement of a child requires that he be over 21 and your daughter be under 15. Since your daughter is 15,...

Went to court on a driving on revoked ticket

If it is set for trial, I would hire a lawyer to enter on the case. They will be able to get the case continued and get the police reports and a...

What will happen for a first time offender with a Class C felony charge for theft?

Yes, probation is the most likely outcome. I would imagine a SIS probation is obtainable - which means you wouldn't even be sentenced so long as...

Is it legal for a inmates court hearings to be post phoned for over a period of 18 mo. no weapons in volved 1st time in trouble

That would depend on the reason it is being postponed. Everyone has a 6th amendment right to a speedy trial. If the case is being drawn out by...

Like Mr. Fry said, this could mean a lot of different things. But if there are two counts and they have used both the terms DOC and county jail, I...

I know there have been a lot of answers on this already, but as a former PD I'll chime in. First, the PD is more likely to just not get in on...

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A family member has stolen my personal check from me and wrote it for $450.00. What is the least amount to be able to prosecute

Before you go to the police, just know that this is a forgery. Forgery is a class C felony, not a slap on the wrist by any means.