Will I lose custody of my children on a first custody hearing if my kids have always been in my custody?

Sorry you and your kids are going through this. A parent can request, and the court may grant, a forthwith (emergency) hearing regarding parental...

Does statute of limitations apply after "first appearance" in a traffic case?!

I agree with counsel Williams and would add that you didn't say whether you were on s summons or bond and whether you have a warrant for your...

MY HUSBANDS RELEASE DATE IS DECEMBER 29TH 2015

Sorry but he has got himself into a serious mess. As far as "what is going to happen", the answer is "it depends." It depends on his prior criminal...

Should my son plead guilty to a DWAi to avoid getting a DUI sentencing? His bond hearing is tomorrow a.m.

Counsel Rodmarin is correct. Your son should request a continuance to hire counsel. It is very rare that you can undo a plea bargain and you cannot...

Do we need a divorce? Would it be wise to go to court?

Sorry for whatever poor choices he made that brought you to this decision. If you are legally married, the short answer is, yes, you need to file...

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Can I be convicted of aggravated motor vehicle theft?

Sorry you are wrapped up in this. There are some facts clearly missing from this scenario that make it difficult to offer any general opinion. (For...

Can I be charged if the law changed within the last 6 months and I was unaware?

I agree with attorney Snow's answer. I would add that some jurisdictions have "Veteran courts" that will handle cases like yours in a different...

Can I get a expungement with a assault, battery, and disorderly conduct charges?

I'm not sure what you mean by "is there anything I can do to help the situation" but the answer to whether you can expunge a guilty plea and...

Would I have to have my record sealed in order for my guilty plea to be withdrawn and the case dismissed?

I know this can be confusing but the short answer is: Sealing a record does not cause a case to be dismissed. The dismissal comes first in the...

No property list?

Even if you consented to the search, rather than having the items seized via a search warrant, the police still are supposed to inventory and book...