Arkansas law requires that someone charged with a crime be brought to trial within one year. If they are denied a speedy trial the burden of proof...

What are my resources when my pcp deliberately lied about about my conduct and medication.

I presume "pcp" means "primary care physician." In any case, I agree with my colleague that this doesn't sound like a criminal defense question. ...

Ex pleading self defense in battery case. I was victim, do I need a lawyer?

If you aren't charged with a crime, I don't see how you would need a lawyer--at least you shouldn't need a lawyer in this particular matter. ...

Can we get the case dismissed?

A common belief among the general public is that it's up to the victim of a crime whether to prosecute the offender. This is NOT the law. While...

What can I do about this case and who may be able to help someone like myself in this situation?

Lawyers cannot solicit clients on Avvo. Neither can they give real legal advice to non clients. I don't mean to be insensitive but these are the...

Yes, you can definitely go to jail for this. Filing a false report that result in someone's arrest is a serious crime.

How long will my fiancé get for missing his court due to a misunderstanding?

If the bondsman gave him a paper with an incorrect court date on he may have a legitimate defense. To convict someone of failure to appear the...

NEVER talk to police under ANY circumstances!!! First, talking can NEVER help your situation. Second, it both can and likely WILL hurt you...

Is this domestic violence or self defense?

I think you quite likely have a respectable self defense claim, but it is impossible to be sure without knowing all the facts--which include his...

If a 15 year old and a 18 year old wanted to just date nothing else could the 18 year old get in trouble for it

That depends on what you mean by "just date and nothing else." If no absolutely sexual acts are involved it should technically be legal. But...