How long do I have to press charges for a crime our son committed against us?

Unless you have video of your son driving the car, he hasn't committed any crime the cops will pursue or the prosecutor will be able to prove. I...

Ask the prosecutor for a diversion, which means you don't enter any plea, you take a class, you're done and the charge can be sealed. If they won't...

Should I hire a lawyer to fight my careless driving ticket ?

If all he wrote is a ticket for careless driving, chances are you'll be offered a lesser, two-point offense. If not, you can ask for a continuance...

My ex husbands girlfriend has been doing some menacing things over the last couple months and I need to know what to do.

I'm no expert on civil restraining orders, but yes, you definitely would seem to qualify, and will know by going ahead and filing for a permanent...

I had a first appearance in court and it was vacated so i didn't go. Was I Supposed to go anyway?

Just call the clerk of the court. One of those vacated dates must not have been vacated, or there's a third date you missed. Nobody shows up for a...

Harrasment from a past relationship that has been going on for over 3 months and no police force has taken seriously.

Sounds like you may want to petition the court for a civil restraining order. Be sure to emphasize the threatening occasions. If there's a...

Not only do you not have to speak to the cops, you shouldn't. Their only purpose is to gather evidence to charge you, and even if you are...

If you contest the charge, the video will have to be provided to you as part of discovery before negotiation with the prosecutor.

You can let the prosecutor know how you feel, but it's the prosecutor's decision about whether to proceed. If you lied to the cops and admit that,...

Will pre-trial notify you of any violation?

Don't fail to report, and set up a payment plan or run a tab, because if you violate any requirement they may revoke your bond and let you think...