Can someone define crime and tort in layman's terms!

Mr. Sachs is correct. Libel is a defamatory statement in writing

What actions can we take in order to get my boyfriend out of jail charges are 1st degree armed robbery and 1st degree assualt.

The best peson to be asking these questions is his current attorney who probably has all ofthe relevant police reports at hand in a file. That file...

You pronbably can file a civil small claims action. As far as law suits go, that is the limit of your ability to press charges. Having ad a...

Try calling an attorney in NH first. There may be enforcemnet / speedy trial issues.

I want to make restitution

Thhis might be done. However, you will need an attorney to do so. DA will probably not negotiate with you. Be quick.

Calling a witness, must the court and/or prosecuter be advised ahead of time?

What you have to disclose and when may, like CA be determined by statute. If you have discovery and witness appearance issues, you are over your...

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My 20 year old cousin was accused and detained in the managers office for shoplifting.

No cops, got merchandise back, I say do not pay.

Do I need an attorney?

Bet ticket tells you when and where to appear. Bet that is a court house. Call an attorney that is near that court house. Free telephone consult...

Is this a criminal act? If yes, what specific charges should be filed and what kind of attorney do I need?

Is what a criminal act? You have only described a civil action, as far as I can tell. Plaintiff used civil judgement to get property. May need a...

How can I prove all my former criminal charges have been dropped to my current employer?

For those that do, ask the clerk for a certified copy of the court docket/minute order. For those that do not, if you had an attorney, write him or...