What happens when you bond a person and they don't show for court?

Generally, the bond is forfeited and a warrant is issued. However, if your son was picked up on new charges and missed the court date because he...

Regarding an order of protection - is the respondent absolutely barred from visiting the petitioner's workplace?

It depends on what the order of protection says. Often the order will outright prohibit the respondent from going to petitioner's place of...

Is it illegal to tell someone they shouldn't answer any more questions from the police without an attorney present?

i agree with my colleagues, in fact, many states have adopted a victim's bill of rights giving them specific protection in criminal cases....

If I was pulled over 4 no headlights then told 2 go bcus I didn't have lic. Are the police allow 2 search my car when I leave?

In general, the police are allowed to search your car incident to arrest, meaning after arrest. However, there is a Supreme Court case, Arizona v...

Courts will treat jurisdiction differently for petitions to "establish" custody versus petitions to "modify" custody. If you are trying to...

How do you get a divorced spouse to pay alimony when they quit there job and started a new job

Since your previous spouse has started a new job, it is likely that the automatic payments from his previous employer have stopped. Filing an...

Where can I get help for my friend who doesn't really have any money and who is be held in jail with a bond that's to high?

As my colleagues have discussed, it is important that you friend work with their current lawyer or consider hiring a new one. The bond cannot be...

You are correct that the plea generally does not get better the longer you wait. Since you granddaughter has prior convictions and is alleged to...

Each case is different, but if you took a plea and are now alleging that you weren't advised properly then you would need to file a petition for...

Does my son need a DUI attorney in AZ?

I agree with my colleagues that you need to discuss the facts of his case with a license defense attorney soon. There are a number of time specific...

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