Above ATTORNEY is absolutely correct. You might also consider consulting a small claims attorney or handling yourself in small claims. Good luck!

It’s a little unclear whether they actually have filed charges yet or not. It sounds like they have not filed formal charges, but the police were...

Excellent question! It can certainly be confusing. When you see a notation that a witness is endorsed by the state, that simply means that the...

Yes, almost certainly the government will use the codefendant / co-conspirator to testify against you in your trial. It’s a common tactic when...

A court minute is usually a single sentence or two simply stating any the case was dismissed (an example might be “emergency protective order...

The punishment range will depend upon whether you were charged under a municipal ordinance or state statute. Your next step is to contact a...

It is NOT an “issue” setting. That simply means the Court (Judge) is NOT likely going to take testimony or fight any issues on the record. A...

It sounds like your scenario wouldn’t fall under the misdemeanor statute which carries range of punishment of up to one year in the County Jail...

Most law-enforcement will simply do an investigation on the scene, interrogate all the parties occupying the vehicle, to determine the likely...

These are all great questions clearly from a concerned parent for a child they truly care about. The great news is that the JUVENILE system is NOT...