It's never "wrong" to ask the police to conduct a welfare check if you genuinely believe there could be a problem. If you become a nuisance the...

Nobody in America can be forced to work against their will (see the 13th Amendment to the Constitution). However, you can ask the court to treat...

How does the insurance company come up with a settlement offer? How do they figure out how much to pay you to release your case

The insurance company's goal is to pay you the smallest possible amount to make you go away. Therefore, the value of your injury is whatever you...

Conceivably, the judge could revoke your probation and commit you into custody to serve the sentence that was stayed. Talk to your defense...

In addition to being charged with the second petty theft, it is likely the DA will ask the judge to revoke probation for the first one. This takes...

Can the police not provide a search warrant and obtain evidence?

A warrant isn't always necessary for law enforcement to conduct a search. If they go to your home specifically to search for something, then yes...

Can I avoid having petty theft on my record?

If you have not yet been convicted, talk to your attorney about your options. If you otherwise have a clean record, your attorney might be able to...

It sounds like you bought the car used and the previous owner sold it to you with just a rear plate. As Mr. Marshall notes, you are required to...

How long will they hold him in jail ?

This is difficult to answer. As Mr. Marshall stated, it depends on a lot of factors. If he has not had a trial yet he can probably bail out until...

I agree with Mr. Marshall and Ms. Wolff. If your husband is charged, he'll need the help of a real attorney, not another inmate. Every circumstance...