Is PTSD a viable defence in a criminal trial

Yes, either as a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity or impaired mental condition, or we may admit such evidence to negate the mental element...

Given that most probation officers treat their jobs as being cops - always ready to cite the pettiest of infractions - I can understand your...

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I have a daughter who is an adult in that she is 39 years old. She has however never been emancipated. She is disabled.

I think we are confused. Did your daughter have this disability prior to turning 18? That will determine whether the father could be responsible...

What could happen to him in court??

I am very sorry for the predicament of your friend. You need a criminal defense lawyer who can get this forged whatever business off the charges....

Are there any disadvantages of filing a Motion to Compel Distribution, Petition to Remove Executor & Civil Suit simultaneously?

If you have good cause, then no to the civil suit. For the others, there is no disadvantage other than the estate paying for the executor's defense...

How do I protect myself after being charged with plagiarism by an instructor?

You have the right to have an attorney help you and be present with you to help you present your side of the case when you appear before the Dean....

Can a mother and her family jump me outside my house and take my son out my arms and then leave state

Depends on what the custody orders say. If you had sole custody, then it sounds like she and her family committed kidnapping. At the very least she...

Construction contract not completed. I had a contract to complete work on my home but the contractor did not do it as agreed.

I agree with Mr. Murillo that is a difficult, fact specific situation to assess. Did this 2nd contractor take a look at the contract, look at the...

Ideally, a dispositional hearing is where both the defense and prosecution meet to have meaningful plea negotiations. In actuality, the prosecutors...

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Charges as a minor - now an adult

Contact a criminal defense lawyer, and he/she should be able to work something out for you. Regarding the statute of limitations, that only applies...