Is it lawful to refrain from pressing charges in exchange for money?

In general this is legal. It's called a civil compromise and if the victim agrees to it the charges are usually dropped. I say "usually" because...

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Does a Judge need to approve a petition for Habeas Corpus?

While a judge can dismiss a petition without argument in most states you do not need a judge's permission to file a writ. When a trail Court...

What should I be looking for in a lawyer for a misdemeanor case.

You should be looking for a lawyer with experience in criminal defense. These cases are not terribly complicated so you don't need a famous...

You should ignore any letter you receive from this law firm. They sent out millions of such letters each year but seldom take anyone to Court. ...

Sent letter with 7 tollway violations when car was nowhere close to the tollway, tollway people have pictures how do I fix this

You need to retain a lawyer experienced in these kinds of affairs to represent you at this hearing. If this is a scam the lawyer will know how to...

I need some answers to a criminal trespassing order.

She had to make some statement or accusation at the time of the arrest or you wouldn't have been charged. Often witnesses and victims are called...

A friend is in jail for pv and found out he now has a bench warrant. due to max out in oct 16, can they keep him longer

You don't hire a public defender. The Court will appoint the Public Defender's office to represent you if your financial condition shows you...

On advise of an evil lawyer police searched my home without a warrant he also extorted money and stole my bail which was in cash

You should report the lawyer to your state's bar association.

Charged with possesion let out ORDS to rehabilitation center with a court date. No evidence was collected. Can I fight this?

If your boyfriend was released to a residential program and walked out he violated his probation. That means a warrant was put out for his arrest....

A joint suspension means that at sentencing a prison sentence was imposed but suspended pending successful completion of probation. The 459 will...