Legality of long distance Nonsexual relationship?

Hello. I can't offer any insight into New Zealand law, but in California, it is illegal to have a unlawful sexual intercourse with with a minor. ...

It is very difficult to sue law enforcement officials for carrying out their duties. It may be possible, but it depends on the circumstances of...

Civil restraining order violation questions

A. A warrant for your arrest will normally only be issued if you miss your court date; C. You would need to appear in court, or have your...

Is there is there a way to negotiate with the collection agency and when this is paid will the warrants go away?....

If you have an open warrant, what that means is that you failed to fulfill a court obligation, most likely to appear in court. I suggest you hire...

She needs to get another copy of the ticket from the same court in which it was filed in the first place.

It is not unusual for a prosecuting agency to overcharge - that encourages plea bargaining by giving the prosecutor the option to reduce the charge...

Dating without any kind of sexual contact is not a crime. Sexual contact with a minor (under the age of 18) is a crime - statutory rape. Without...

Although I don't like to respond to a legal question with an absolute answer without knowing the details of the case, based on your representations...

What if me and my girlfriend started dating when she was 17, but she comes to live with me at 18. Can they press charges?

Dating, and living together is not illegal, as long as you have the minor's consent. Sex with a person under 18 years of age is statutory rape.

Can a lawyer help reduce time of an inmate in prison ?

That depends on the special circumstances of your case. Short answer - not usually. However, if there was something improper or illegal about...