My daughter has to go to court to testify against gang members for a murder case... can she plead the fifth or does she have to

As the other attorneys have suggested, only if it will incriminate her in a crime. She should speak with the prosecutor now and let them know her...

My boyfriend got charged with aggravated assault but they scratched the case once I told them I wouldn't press charges

If they decide to press charges, they could come back and arrest him again. However, if they decided not to press charges, and there is nothing...

Can a domestic violence charge keep my boyfriend from getting hired?

Yes, it definately can have an impact on him getting a job. There is a process called expungement that he can go through. You can find more info...

Arrested on a Saturday night. Wed. Night released because judge did not see me. What happens now?

It's not that unusual that you are released without a court date and that no charges were initially filed. The prosecutor here in San Diego County...

What's the max pen for murder 1st degree?

Not likely.

My brother is currently in jail for the three strikes law and one of his strikes is sexual assault and I just need to know what

As the others have suggested the best thing that you can do right now for him is to hire the best criminal defense attorney that you can afford....

Wrongfully Charged with Simple Assault

You should always be worried whenever criminal charges are filed against you. I'm sure you've heard the stories about innocent people being...

My boyfriend just got transferred to TIC on Feb 21 , 2012 . For aggravated assault with a deadly weapon .

Have you contacted his attorney? His attorney will be able to tell you the best thing for you to do in the present situation. ...

Boyfriend was arrested for aggravated assault during an argument with me. I am not interested in pressing charges against him.

You are correct in that the state will still proceed with charges against your boyfriend even though you do not want to prosecute. The best thing...

This would involved a malpractice attorney, however, these cases are very expensive to go through. If you suffer some long term permanent injuries...