What is the best first step when a loved one is arrested for DUI in a city 400 miles from home?

Your loved one should definitely retain a criminal defense attorney in the area where he was arrested--he can google his top choices and set up...

My son been locked every since he were 15 n is still incarceration has no public defender.only been up in front of the board

Your description of this case is vague--I definitely recommend meeting with an attorney in person and discussing the situation. If your son has...

I was arrested for allege threatening a school police on-line. Can I get my $385. From her in civil court.

It's difficult for me to ascertain what you are really asking here--but if your damages are only $385, I can almost across the board say it's not...

Will I be arrested for accusation of child molestation in another state?

If you have a felony warrant in Oregon, you are susceptible to arrest if you have police contact in Oregon, Nevada, or any other state. You cannot...

It varies by attorney fees and filing fees, or you can do it yourself and not pay attorney fees at all. Attorneys generally charge anywhere from...

What happens at your first status hearing?

As the others have said, it depends on what the status check is for--are you expected to have completed your requirements regarding a sentence on...

I got a jury summons for Tuesday, Oct. 6.. My only chance of getting a ride, will get me there on Monday.

They will likely not be receptive if you show up on Monday and try to talk your way out of Tuesday--you need to appear on Tuesday. You received a...

Do I really need a lawyer?

I can't answer this question because there aren't enough details--such as how the hand injury is related to the gall bladder surgery. You should...

Could I sue for defamation

I agree with the others--this is not really actionable (no damages)--but you should probably consider changing doctors if his office is that...

My ex husband's new wife always post sarcastic posts on her Facebook page to upset me. Can I put a TPO on her to stop her?

My advice is to live your own life and stay off Facebook--then her plan apparently won't succeed.