I was raped four years ago, can I still press charges?

People do not "press charges." People report things to the police. The police investigate and the prosecutors decide whether or not to file a...

Arrested for paraphernalia with residue, plead not guilty until i can afford a lawyer. In the meantime i work in the medical.

I'm not in your state. There is no single way to do a background check, so it is impossible to know what will come up if someone does a...

No. People don't "file charges." People report things to the police, the police investigate and the prosecutors and police decide whether or not...

In North Carolina while on trial for murder can the da bring up previous cases you were found not guilty of?

Depends on HOW and WHEN. As a general rule, a person is to be tried on the specific event that is before the court. Prior criminal charges/events...

IIn my work comp case if my attorney never entered his appearance with the court am I legally even represented by him??

He can still be "your attorney" in the sense that he's been hired and represents you, but as between you and the court/agency, he is not the...

I cosigned a check that was counterfeit did i break the law?

You need to hire counsel or ask the court to appoint counsel. As a general rule, you'd normally need to know about the criminality in order to be...

A question about police behavior?

I'm not in your state. It is quite possible for the police to secure a scene or location while they go and get a warrant. This happens with...

Can I be charged with aid and abet auto theft?

People don't "file charges." People report things to the police, the police investigate and the police and prosecutors decide if anyone will be...

Does the 48 hour notice apply to my landlord's father coming on the property I rent?

Depends on what your lease says. If he is an agent of your owner then he needs to follow the proper notice requirement. If he is just a...

I got a ticket like 2 weeks again for no drivers license, will this affect me while getting my drivers license this week?

I'm not in your state. A pending charge likely does not create any problems in getting the license. If convicted, there can be penalties that...