What do I do if a family member who is out on bail is abusing drugs (violation of bail) and is a threat to himself and others.

In most states you can cal the police and they will get him medical care if he is truly a danger to himself or others. Under the circumstances I...

Charged with domestic battery

There don't have to be bodily inures. An unwanted touching is enough. You may not get jail time but there are worse things, like having to suffer...

How do I know if I got arrested in 1980 for drunk driving, if it was a felonly or if it was a mistermeanor.

We have something in common. I picked up a DUI in 1980 (only ne ever) and it was a misdemeanor payable by a $500 fine. I bet yours was too.

PC 640 describes a number of offenses that can be committed in public transit. Section (c)(1) describes the punishment which is a @59 fine and 48...

This man admitted to firing upon me first in self defense!

In answer to the only question I see in your text the statement "I suggest you stay there" could be interpreted as witness intimidation.

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Can my girlfriends parents press charges if im at her house without there permistion

You are trespassing. Your 15 year old girlfriend does not have the legal capacity to let you in.

What is the difference in a preliminary hearing & a no issues preliminary hearing?

If there are no issues presented at the preliminary hearing there is no reason to have one. Of course I am from CA and not familiar with OK...

In no state can a witness statement be used where the opposing party has not had the chance to cross-examine them. It's called the confrontation...

I hear constantly about Georgia's barbaric practice of banishment. I found that 18 states prohibit banishment and that it is probably...

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Every day on Avvo I hear about some new outrage from Georgia. A banishment order should be as narrow as possible to deter you from hanging out in...