Does a civil penalty claim actually make its way to court?

I am not licensed to practice in NY but I believe the law is similar in most states. In shoplifting cases there are both civil and criminal...

I have a court appointed attorney and can't get them to return calls,now the attorney's number is disconnected or changed. Help?

You don't have a court appointed attorney--your son does. There is no reason why that attorney should want to communicate with you. Your son is...

What can I do if a physical appearance is mandatory for an out of state offense?

This may not work in AZ but in CA if it's a misdemeanor you can hire a lawyer to appear for you. I suggest you contact Jeff Biddle on this list. ...

How to beat a speeding ticket? How do lawyers do it?

A good traffic lawyer can defeat most traffic tickets but it is not because he and the judge are scratching each other's back. Consult a good TX...

What does it cost to have a felony expunged from your record in the state of oregon?

You'll have top consult an OR lawyer to find out what it costs there. In CA I'd charge you between $3,000 and $5,000 depending on the facts.

Any way to get my bond back?

In most states you can get a warrant recalled very quickly by having the clerk adding you onto the calendar, usually the next day, and then...

Recent court decision on refusal to testify

The Court can look to many sources to determine if a woman was battered: hospital records, medical records, doctor's records, police testimony. I...

DUI -Aggravating circumstances. Can jail time be bargained out in any way?

I don't practice in KY so you need to speak to a KY lawyer for a definitive answer. But in general anytime less than 24 hours spent in custody...

I am sorry but you should expect no mercy from the law in the prosecution and enforcement of sex crimes.

How can I have charges dropped on someone that is being prosocuted for comletely false aligation I made on them?

Based on the facts you recite in your question it is impossible to tell where the truth lies. In the prosecutor's place I'd prosecute both of you.