Will my boyfriend be protected by the Romeo and Juliet law?

I'm a California criminal defense attorney so this answer is not intended to specifically describe what NM law says. However, the age of consent...

Dating an older man.

The law in UTAH states that a girl 16 or older can lawfully consent to sex, so long as the age difference is not more than a couple of years. In...

Once bail has be forfeited does a bondsman have any reason to pay a bail enforcement agent to find me?

The short answer to your questions is YES! The very fact that the bail was forfeited gives the bail bonds man incentive to come get you and bring...

The term reckless in the law refers to that state of mind where the person acting knows that his or her actions could possibly or probably involve...

If the CA court in the county where she is in probation finds out about the NV case, the arrest, and the imprisonment you can expect that CA will...

Is it illegal if I'm a 16 year old male and have sex with a 26 year old male in the state of Missouri.

I'm a California criminal defense attorney so my answer is not intended to specifically describe MO law. However, a basic search of the MO age of...

I need help?

I'm a California attorney so my answer to your question is more of general guidance, not intended to specifically apply to your boyfriend's case. ...

In Utah the age of consent for girls is 16 in the age of consent for boys is 18. So that means that if you are a girl over 16 you can consent to...

Can you be charged if you were hand cuffed but not actually arrested and charged with anything?

The simple fact that someone is detained and/or handcuffed but not arrested does not mean that no criminal charges will arise. They may in fact...

Typically in California if the police want to arrest someone they will go look for that person. However sometimes cases slip through the cracks and...