Yes, both parties can be charged. Keep in mind that the DA decides who charge and who not to charge, and in DV cases, they can go forward even if...

I'm going to court for consumption of marijuana by a minor. What can I expect when I go to court/Will I be charged w/anything?

If you have a summons, you have been charged. You are going to court based on that charge. There is absolutely no reason to go without an attorney,...

Misdameanor supervised probation question

Another possibility is simply getting picked up on the outstanding warrant. When I was a state prosecutor, many people would be held in jail on...

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Can the victim be charged after the fact

Is it possible? Yes. But I agree with my colleagues that it is unlikely. Usually, the DAs decide who they feel in the aggressor before they file...

Divorcing and spouse has agreed to sign whatever I put in front of him. We would like to go pro se for financial reasons.

I agree with my colleagues. I know it is not the answer people want to hear, but every single time I have come across a pro se form, it has been...

Is my Sgt Major correct, he told me that i wouldn't be able to sell my earned leave days back or keep my uniforms with a GD?

DFAS regulations say you forfeit accrued leave for misconduct or unsatisfactory performance discharge. You may want to double check with finance. I...

Could anyone in Colorado refer a good Lawyer with Military experience?

Depending on the specific facts, getting royally chewed may be the punishment in itself. Your rights depend on how and who you reported it to as...

Grandson discharged under ELS - DD214 states "uncharacterized" with a reenlistment Code 3..can someone explain this to me..

There is a long standing myth that the Discharge Review Board will automatically upgrade your discharge after 6 months. It is not true, but I...

How to beat a DUI or DWI from 4 years ago?

You have two separate issues, one of them is a California DUI. The only ones who know the answer are California DUI attorneys. While having the...

I am being charged with unlawful possession. Do I need a special type of attorney? I cannot afford to pay for one. Any ProBono?

I agree with my colleagues. I agree in particular with Mr. Rosmarin who says that free can be a high price to pay for an attorney. The right...