You should be brought before a judge as soon as possible after your arrest so that the judge can appoint legal counsel, if needed. The maximum time...

Don not designate anyone to talk on your behalf. E-mail works across the world. If you are going incommuncado, write your attorney, explain the...

What should I file when I am in a post decree case management order and respondent does not respond to mediation requests?

I would file a status report and request for telephone status conference, in which you outline the difficulties you are having scheduling...

I am not as patient as Mr. Rosmarin -- call the police. You'll get everyone's attention then -- besides, your son deserves to know someone is...

In Minnesota, drug crimes are divided into five different degrees and the degree will primarily depend on the amount, and whether the drug was...

14 year old jumped and police are doing very little how do I ensure there is justice for my son and get his medical bills paid?

So sorry to read of this. Make sure the police are involved and that prosecutors are on top of the case. Through the criminal justice system, you...

My friend got 10 years for burglary and another 3 years for theft , how is it possible that he got such a long sentence ?

It is quite likely your buddy deserved the sentence he recieved. I am certain the court had its hands on a pre-sentence investigation that...

How many? Days in jail if you got sentenced 12 days for 2nd dui

My colleagues are right -- ten days are certain and you may get out a day early. If you find yourself on the wrong end of one of these cases...

First things first .. . if you entered a guilty plea without a deferred judgment, or if you were convicted by a judge or jury, you can expunge the...

Simply put, check with the folks to whom you owe the money. I they say yes, it's taken care of!