Statutory civil penalty claim being held against me unless i pay a fine of 200$. no charges were held at the scene. No cops too

1. Ignore it. It's a legal shakedown that can be ignored. 2. You don't need to unless charged with a crime.

How long can they hold someone without an indictment?My boyfriend has been locked up for 13 months.

Was his probation revoked as a result of this arrest? They have to show probable cause to detain him. It's really unusual to keep somebody...

Is your friend a lawyer or just an experienced user of the criminal justice system? Probation can be revoked for new misdemeanor charges. Was a...

"Nolle prosequi" could be googled. It means the prosecutor dismissed without prejudice to being able to refile should more evidence develop or you...

What type of evidence would exclude the rape shield law?

Probably yes. Whether somebody is a virgin isn't relevant to forced sex. Your question doesn't posit enough facts. What does the alleged offender's...

I have a weird question

A 13 year old misdemeanor or violation is probably stale as a matter of law. You'll need a lawyer for this.

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I have not recieved my discovery its been over 90 days. i have had 2 lawyers request this can a motion for dismissal be filed.?

What does your lawyer say?

CAN SOMEONE BE FORCED TO KEEP A PUBLIC DEF.

You should get another lawyer. She has sufficient grounds to show a potential conflict for appeal, but it shouldn't be allowed to get that far.

I have a question, I have a pardon from the parole board , but they didn't give me the right to bear arms.

Check state law to see if you can separately apply for a release from disabilities. Usually a pardon does that. If not, it can still be done.

If someone has a charge against them for possessing a sexual performance of a child, can they go to prison for life?

The courts and lawyers are obligated to tell you the statutory range of punishment. Just because it says life, it doesn't always mean life. Why...