Can they still try the case without the victim? If not, what do we need to do expidite the process of dropping the charges?

A witnessed, notarized statement from your brother's foreman, backed up with perhaps a work schedule and time sheet for hours worked would be...

Can this easily be contested? Secondly, as of 2010 a summons could be issued for this charge, so is an arrest even justifiable?

Who has your phone? If you still have this on your phone, a competent attorney may be able to get this dismissed. Does your friend remember the...

What should I do? I am so scared of making the wrong move.

The Jefferson D.A. is trying to put you in Diversion for shoplifting. Diversion means probation without having to enter a guilty plea. If you...

How long am I on probation for vehicle neglectence by injury

You can call the St. Tammany Probation Office or the St. Tammany Clerk of Court and either should be able to tell you the length of your probation...

How do i go about doing this?

The Washington Parish District Attorney can prosecute whether you want them to or not. Tell the District Attorney you would like to fill out a...

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Could my parents try to send him to jail even if I don't press charges ?

Your parents can always call the police. But your age determines if the police will make an arrest or the District Attorney will prosecute.

What's the best defense to be named the new domicile parent because father works offshore and leaves our child with his wife.

Hire an attorney and first seek expungement of your prior criminal record. Then file a Motion to Suspend Supervision and for Counseling. Next...

What would be my best course of action to get the rest of my settlement?

Hire an attorney. File a Motion for Contempt. Get a Judgment of Contempt including attorney fees and court costs. File a lien against any...

Can mom do a voluntary transfer of custody to us without an attorney?

Immediately she can do a Provisional Custody, which is good for no longer than one year, and at the same time an Acknowledged Act, which is needed...

If this is a family law case, nothing, unless you want to file a Petition for a Restraining Order against harassment.