It's actually pretty simple. When the paper says "Petitioner prays" it just means the the petitioner is asking for something. Maybe they get it,...

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My wife have a charge to left kids in home unattended

Child endangerment is a serious criminal charge in Texas. Your wife should consult an experienced criminal defense lawyer ASAP. If that lawyer also...

What should i say in a letter to a judge in federal court for my son? He is sick and is supposed to be sentenced?

What to say in a letter to a sentencing judge varies with the judge. I encourage you to contact your son's attorney and discuss this issue with him...

I had my house searched for child porn due to a false allegation that I molested a 17 year old a year ago.

I do not practice in Oklahoma, so I will simply say that this sounds like a situation where you should go consult with a lawyer in Tulsa who...

What can i do about a child endangerment charge when no harm was intended

You need to discuss this situation with a criminal defense / family lawyer in the Longview area. The facts you give could lead to a CPS case, which...

If you cant afford a lawyer and you get a court appointed lawyer, will they really fight for you?

I have been practicing criminal law almost exclusively since 1986. About 20 years of that I have spent as a defense lawyer. My practice has taken...

I have 23+ surcharges that need to be paid, I was 18-21 when I recieved them all due to no drivers license and no insurance.

The Washington lawyer actually has a good idea. Go to the driver's license office and ask what you need to do to get "street legal". If the answer...

My court date is set for this week for 50/500 theft. I am asking for deferred program.

Do you have a lawyer? If not, get one. Often, these issues become less troublesome when a defendant's lawyer gets the case put off awhile so that...

How much time AM I GONE GET FOR VIOLATING MY MISDEMEANOR PROBATION IN THE LAST MONTH ?

Your risk depends on what type of probation you have. If you have "regular" probation, then the most you can get is the amount of time that the...

These appear to be code numbers that are used to refer to offenses on some internal criminal justice documents. Sorry, the code book does not...