My oldest daughter was murdered, what protection can I get for myself and family?

I am so sorry for your loss. Do you know who it is that may be putting your family in danger? Speak to law enforcement. The only legal issue...

Does ex party application constitue a general appearance?

More context would be helpful. Are you challenging jurisdiction? If you or the opposing party show up in court and do not specifically state you...

There is nothing for yo to do before hiring a lawyer. Retain counsel and let them handle this for you. In a marriage that lasted less than 10...

Will this show up on a background check

If the police were not involved, and you did not receive a notice to appear, chances are nothing will show up on a background check. Go to a...

I have my second court date in about 2 weeks. Can it be pushed back? Need more time to complete community service hours.

THis is not something that can be resolved over the phone. You need to show up on your court date. Hopefully you have made some progress on your...

My husband has a two year sentence and his lawyer said that he would do half but he rumor has it he would only do 33% is that tr

There is no way of knowing. I would not trust jailhouse rumors. It depends on the conviction, (violent? non-violent?), and the overcrowding...

Can I still visit my friend who is in prison if I had once been arrested and was in jail for 3 days before trial?

With an infraction you will probably be fine. However, it is up to those running the prison. Please contact them to see if they have a problem.

Is pc 484(a) for petty theft the same as Theft of personal property?

Yes, reducing it to an infraction is a good thing. Often, infractions do not show up on background checks. Your problem is that the arrest may...

If my son is arrested for trespassing and possession of vandalism tools ,can he be charged for anything else ?

Yes, the District Attorney's Office will review the police report and any other evidence, and then will determine what, if any, charges are filed....

With a felony case the D.A. has another chance to file. He or she may have held back some evidence at the preliminary hearing that they now believe...