Domestic abuse, what can i do to compensate myself,should i even bother?

I'm not sure what you mean by 'compensate' yourself but you should certainly take steps to protect yourself. Call the police. Obtain a civil...

Do we need an attorney? Can his probation officer violate his probation? What is the maximum penalty he is facing?

Yes you need an attorney! The P.O. can certainly violate his probation for this new offense. Driving on a suspended license when the basis for...

What exactly are the steps leading to a verdict?

At a first court appearance, you will be advised of your rights including the presumption of innocence and right to counsel. You will be given the...

I was assaulted by 2 guys who had got kicked out of the club. They pulled me OVER the club's security fence. Whos responsible?

I doubt that you can make a case that the club was negligent. You certainly have a civil action against your assailants. Outside of the...

I think you will find it difficult to find a Colorado defense attorney who will take on a first degree murder case pro bono. Colorado has an...

Well, if there is a pending criminal case against this individual, there is almost certainly a temporary restraining order forbidding him from...

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I received my third dui in less than a year and was driving on a suspended license. What should I expect to happen.

You should expect the book to be thrown at you, if you are convicted. You haven't included any details of your case so it is difficult to judge...

What are the punishment 2nd Degree Assault, resulting from an incident of domestic violence, if the victim doesn't show in court

Alleged victims are not required to show up in court every time you are required to do so. They may be required to appear for various stages of...

If I am charged with 2nd offense criminal domestic violence what might be my sencting

Mr. Kaman is correct. A prior offense makes it difficult for the court to be lenient, especially with an alleged victim who is also...

Is it possible for my husband to do more than drop the charges against me for criminal domestic violence?

When allegations of domestic violence are made, the prosecutor then pursues the case in the name of the state of South Carolina, not the alleged...