I have been charged with a criminal complaint charging CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY UNDER $1000. Damage was to a parking boot.

Any case can be dismissed. I imagine that once the prosecution gets all of the facts they should dismiss this case. When you go to court bring a...

DOES A PERSON WHO REPORTS A STOLEN VEHICLE HAVE ANY LEGAL CLAIM

The short answer is no. Unless the person who reports it claims some legal right to ownership, the police will not release the car to that person.

If my xhusband raped me in NH 20 yrs ago AND ADMITS IT NOW can I press charges or is it to late re: laws in NH?

There is a statute of limitations in NH that prohibits any criminal case from being filed more than 6 years after the incident with regard to...

A pardon may not apply since the case has been dismissed pursuant to 1203.4. The other option you might try is to hire an attorney who can discuss...

Sentencing

The judge has authority to grant you additional time, but you will have to persuade him or her that it is necessary. The fact that you haven't...

If you accepted a diversion program, then you did so in court in front of a judge. In LA County, you have to plead guilty or no-contest before a...

For a theft taking place in Texas, is it illegal to send a letter of intent to sue if one does not go through with the lawsuit?

It is not illegal to send a letter of intent and then change your mind. Many people threaten to sue, using a letter, email or otherwise, then...

I was arrested for domestic assault. which I hope the charge will be dismissed Im worried and need a lawyer

If you can not afford an attorney you should ask for the public defender when you appear in court. Until then the best advice you can follow is to...

Can a trial case be dropped if victim does not consent evidence or testify?

The victim is not the person who decides whether or not a defendant is prosecuted. There are many cases when a victim does not want to press...

Can I get arrested or get issued another citation for refusing to sign a traffic citation?

Read the signature box on the ticket, it should say that your signature is not an admission of guilt but only a written promise to appear in court...