What kind of a record is generated from an involuntary commitment and what, if anything, can be done to "expunge" such a record.

Sorry to hear about this terrible experience. I am not license in New York, however, in California such a commitment is not placed on one's...

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Can a 17 year old marry someone older than 24 in Florida?

I am not licensed in Florida, however, a bit of legal research reveals that yes, at age 17, a female may legally marry without parental consent in...

Is the officer on the level?

The officer is not doing anything wrong. A public defender will not represent you at the DMV hearing. Hire an experienced DUI attorney to help...

I'll take whatever help I can get. & we can move forward from there.

What are you on probation for? A drug related offense? If so and you pick up three drug possession violations, you will probably not have the...

Your parents could go to civil court and obtain a civil restraining order. They ought to speak with a civil litigation attorney about taking steps...

Does California have to request permission from the sentencing state to allow me to travel internationally?

Interesting question. I would think the answer is no. California, by assuming responsibility for your compliance with probation terms, probably...

What will happen if I am stopped in Ohio driving with a suspended FL license?

The officer may just advise you to renew your license or he may cite your for driving without a valid license. Be respectful and pleasant to the...

Should I contact the Police to find out the charges or leave it alone until they contact me?

Good question. I would instead retain an experienced criminal defense attorney in the area who knows how to discretely inquire without making your...

Is an incident report considered true just because a police officer wrote it ? Should'nt it be proven true ?

The incident report is not presumed true at all, however, for purposes of an unlawful detainer action, your landlord probably may presume it true...

How do I find out if there is a warrant for me?

There are several ways. In some areas of the United States, one can look online and search under the arresting agencies or court's website. Some...