Can I deny visitation of the father of my child?

You had this question in the Child Abuse practice area and I switched it to Family for more input. If someone is being physically abused, get...

How do I get charges dropped?

You should have a Court date, if the prosecutor is at the Court date he or she should extend a plea offer, but different Jurisdictions do it...

Can I get custody of my great-grandson after one court denied visitation due to the other grandparent lying in court?

If you believe that your great grandson is being abused then call the police and have them and DHS investigate. You may also be able to get an...

What can shoplifting get u first time ever to sever get in trouble with the law?

I'm assuming the person who was caught shoplifting was a juvenile since this was listed under Juvenile Law. In Arkansas, Juvenile who gets arrested...

If a judge orders a comittment of incarceration does it start from the day the judge makes the order

If he has an attorney you need to call his attorney to address this. If he did not hire one then there isn't anyone to advocate for him so there...

What are charges for agraivated assult?

In Arkansas, a single Count of Aggravated Assault is a Class D Felony, punishable by 0-6 years in Prison and or a fine of up to $10,000. If he has...

There's really no way to know what a likely end result will be when someone picks up new charges while on probation. It all depends on the facts of...

If you are a victim of some type of domestic violence or abuse you need to call the police and get somewhere safe especially if the lives of your...

I had a felony in 2008, did 3 years probation in Bentonville Arkansas, got off that in 2011.

It very much depends on the circumstances of your case due to a the interplay between state expungements and federal restrictions. You need to sit...

My brother left his children with me 5 days ago due to drugs. How can I legally obtain custody of my nieces?

Katie is absolutely right and an excellent attorney. She handles these types of cases all the time. Disclaimer, answers to Avvo questions are to...