If your granddaughter lives with you can they continually demand a meeting without charging her...

You and/or your granddaughter do NOT have to speak with police at ANY time. Further, speaking with the police only adds to the evidence. I...

Felony Charge DISMISSED PER NEGOTIATIONS but is showing up on background checks Why is this and can I stop it?

Until you seal your records this arrest will show up in background checks. While you can try to seal your records yourself, the process can be...

How much time does he really have to serve to be eligible for parole?

Your question states that your father received a prison sentence of 5 to 15 years. He must serve 5 years before he is eligible to go before the...

What is the likely consequence of a first time possession of a controlled substance?

You state that you've hired a criminal defense attorney. You should ask that person this question. That person has the police reports and knows...

At the time of your friend's sentencing, the judge gave a range of months that your friend would be incarcerated in prison. However, the judge...

Can someone be extradicted from one state to another if the statutes of limitations differ?

The statute of limitations is determined by the law of the state where the crime occurred. A statute of limitations has nothing to do with the...

The potential issuance of a TPO is not what your son really needs to worry about. As the allegations include sexual activity with a 15 year old,...

Can a fire department in Nevada see a case that has been sealed?

If your case has ACTUALLY been sealed and the attorney who completed the sealing process served ALL of the appropriate entities ie. LVMPD, Nevada...

If bailed out on the new charge, will he/she be likely to get out or will they try to hold her/him after bail is paid?

If the misdemeanor and new charge are in the state of Nevada then my answer is applicable; if these issues arise in another state you need to...

What is the court procedure if the complaint has not been filed before the initial court date?

I agree, in substance, with both Mr. Resch and Mr. Yampolsky but would add that unless you hire an attorney, it is your responsibility to appear in...