What should I do if I'm late for court?

The most important thing is to get in immediate contact with the court. Tell them your situation and that you are on your way. 99 times out of a...

If an adult who works for the VA Hospital buys two 19 year olds, alcohol on the job that can happen to all the parties involved?

The mother should probably be fired from her job for subjecting her employer to potential liability if this irresponsible behavior resulted or...

What happens to my warrant if I'm in another state in California will not extradite me there

The warrant stays in place until you are arrested on it while in California - then you will have to deal with it. My guess is that it is for a...

Can I / Do I still have time to file a Habeous Corpus?

Something seems a little fishy about this. I can't imagine a lawyer remembering something that minute six years later. The docket and court file...

What should i do reguarding a burglary turned violent and a gun held on me to do it?

The legal system is definitely "rigged" against people who break into the homes of others and beat them bloody with a bat. I don't believe the "I...

Can my friend be charged with murder?

If the facts are as you describe them then self defense would be a viable defense.

False police report

The easy part to answer is NEVER talk to the police! Make sure you give all of your exculpatory evidence to your lawyer. They will know whether...

Will someone be charged with a pc182(a)(1) if they were detained without incident? And later released without a court date?

What is "shoplifting with a gun?" Sounds a lot like armed robbery to me which is a big step up from shoplifting - which is generally a misdemeanor....

With three counts of vandalism the "It was an accident" explanation loses a lot of credibility. Your accident-prone nephew needs a lawyer - and a...

I am supposed to turn myself in from four days from now and I need an extension. how do I go about getting one?

Postponing the inevitable only prolongs the torment. The judge probably would have done you a favor by remanding you at sentencing. I would point...