What can I do to ensure I'm not sent to jail

First and foremost, call the judge's chambers and explain what happened. Ask what you should do and for additional time. Do NOT just "let this...

Is it legal for a corporation to not give me a copy of a signed written statement from me while under investigation?

There is no legal requirement for a company to provide you with a copy of any statement you made and signed. However, there may be such a...

Can this person get jail time

You do not state whether or not this person was arrested or of you even called the police. If (s)he was arrested, you may obtain a copy of the...

Quick Question

Of course not. The district attorneys' office is required by law to turn over discovery to your lawyer. Typically, this occurs in court during a...

La. Rev. Stat. 9:362 PROHIBITS this person from being the supervisor, although it seems to "limit" it to when the supervision is in place due to...

I have not received my child support for 2 months now from either of my kids fathers, what can I do?

Since the Department of Child and Family Services is already involved, I would continue to contact them. They are overworked, so the "squeaky...

I am a lawyer AND a mother whose children had to tell the judge "which parent" they wanted to live with (actually, whether they even wanted to...

A good attorney would be glad to provide you with a reference. Also, you can easily contact your state's bar association and confirm the history...

Can I get in legal trouble, or arrested for dating a minor when I am not? NOTHING sexual, I swear. Also, they started it all.

Intercourse is clearly prohibited between a "major" (18 and over) and a minor (under 18), and ignorance of age is not a defense in Louisiana. ...

I was charged with possession of marijuana resisting arrest criminal damage and criminal trespassing.

Hi - I am a criminal defense lawyer. While you say you are a "juvenile", your age matters as to the charge and outcome. Also, you are unclear as...