How can one avoid prosecution for domestic violence?

Unfortunately, once the police report get involved and there is a report of the incident, it is likely too late to avoid prosecution. The notion...

If my husband is a father somebody else's baby and he doesn't want to have rights to the child will have to pay child support

Terminating parental rights does not end the obligation to pay child support. Unless the woman's husband legally adopts the child, your husband...

I was charged with 3rd degree assault when I was 17, do I qualify?

It's unclear from your post exactly what happened. If you pleaded guilty as a juvenile and received an ajudication, or pleaded guilty as an adult...

Second DUI..DWAI over 10 yrs ago...what to expect?

Please get an attorney. I don't want to frighten you, but you are looking at a mandatory minimum jail sentence because of the BAC over .2. Your...

Will offering up other wanted felons with warrants help as a trade for a lesser charge on someone else? Is this ethical?

It's done all the time. Of course, the DA and law enforcement may not be interested in the particular felon about whom you have information, so I...

My husband & I are on supervised probation we're wanting to transfer to another state for a high paying job,

My colleagues are correct that while Probation can be transferred to another state, you need a tangible job and place to live in order to even be...

What are the laws in CA when a driver is arrested and charged with a DUI and yet, the driver refused a breathalyzer test?

It appears from your question that you are charged with DUI in Colorado and reside in California. You have two issues here-a driver’s license...

My daughter is 18 years old. She and her friend were at her friend's apartment taking part a bed so her friend could move out.

It sounds like your daughter is charged with assault. Even on a first offense, I would hire a lawyer, as a charge of assault can potentially...

Question re: Who is responsible for paying ALL of the utilities once my husband moved out?

If you haven't filed a Dissolution of Marriage action yet, you need to do so. The Court will set a status conference, and at the status conference...

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Not if you madee the call as soon as you realize that you missed it, and if you are in compliance with all of the other requirements of pretrial...