It depends on the jurisdiction and circumstances but generally it does not cause much problem. They pretty much expect the first one to be hot. ...

You can certainly report her as a run away to the police. While a 16 year old person in Kansas is allowed to consent to sex, generally, she still...

What is the time frame that a parent doesn’t see their child that we can file abondonment charges

People do not file charges. They call the police and report what they know. The police then write reports and give those reports to the...

What happens at court after being arrested for not going to the final plea court date?

Very likely at the first court appearance all that will happen is that the judge will reschedule the case and might talk about the bond. If the...

Just curious about the consent laws between a 21 yr old and 17 yr old ?

The problem often lies when the parents of the 17 year old find out and then call the police and the 17 year old begins to change her/his story and...

Can they use a diversion against you if not approved and is it telling on the other person involved

You really must discuss your concern with your attorney.

If I cannot afford an attorney does one have to be appointed to me free of charge

Not exactly. If you are charged with a crime which can result in jail time and you can not afford to hire an attorney the court will appoint one...

How can I stop the charges from ever being refiled?

You can not stop them from refiling charges. With some luck your attorney can get a commitment from the prosecutor that if charges are refiled...

Can the police keep items that are not illegal or have anything to do with what I was arrested for?

If they believe the property is evidence of a crime, the proceeds of a crime, or associated with a drug crime they can often keep the property...

What does it mean when a cop stops you but doesn’t give you a ticket and says it will be in the mail, will there be a warrant?

It is possible that nothing will happen. It is likely that charges will be filed. If charges are filed they may come with an arrest warrant or...