My son was convicted of disturbing the peace 6 yrs ago. Will this show up on a criminal background check? He’s applying for a?

Unlike some presidents of the United States, I believe in full disclosure. If the matter was originally charged as a petty offense, it may not show...

You're doing well in the respectful and listening departments. If this is your first shoplifting ticket, you're likely to be offered either a...

Can a 7yr old be charged with vandalism if they colored one bus seat with lipstick?

If you're talking about criminal charges of vandalism, the court has no jurisdiction over your child before the age of ten.

Will my friend go to juvie?

Your friend is not going to juvie, and if she has actually been charged the likelihood is that she'll write an essay or take a couple hours of a...

You can certainly sue, but according to what you've described I think you'd have a hard time proving damages. Spitting in someone's eye is...

Though I would expect the lawyer to suggest sharing the cost, that is the kind of decision that is within the lawyer's discretion.

What happens to me if I refuse a summons to county court as a witness to something?

If you are properly served, yet ignore the subpoena, you would be subject to arrest.

How how do I go by taking care of a warrant without spending any jail time?

Contact the clerk of the court and ask what you can do to get the matter back on the court docket ASAP, on the same day you would appear and ask...

What to do if I missed my 2nd advisement court hearing? Also the case was closed before the 2nd advisement

Call the court and talk with the clerk. If the case was dismissed, the hearing would have been canceled anyway. But call the clerk to make sure you...

How can I stop someone from stalking me?

Call the police. Be ready to discuss specific incidents or examples of the stalking and harassment behavior. You may also go to county court and...