Can I press charges on my brother who is 10 if he threaten to stab me and had the knife in his hands?

Are you serious? He's TEN YEARS OLD! Let mom and dad handle it. Sounds like your brother has anger and possibly mental health issues. You...

What is a potential charge for an attempted choking of a family member?

Wow. In a fit of rage? Seriously? Who gets THAT angry to attack his father-in-law? Well, if the police investigate and the DA files charges...

Why.did the.police say, during an interview, I am not arresting you?

So they did not have to read you your Miranda rights. Commonly known as a "Beheler" interview, your "volimtary" agreement to talk to them, plus...

First time offense with felony charges?

It is impossible to predict what will happen. These are serious charges and the Sac DA's office takes these cases seriously. Your friend obviously...

My daughter is 14 and her boyfriend is 17. What are my legal obligations as a parent if I suspect sexual contact?

Your her mother - that's your job. Of course you can try to keep him away, whether it is filing a report with the police if you think they are...

Can a police act of recording my conversation with friends at the police custody be justified?

Happens all the time. There is no confidentiality in the police custody. Out of luck.

My fiancé was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced in 2003 . Is there a way to reduce the sentence? Or a new trial?

Why is it always the poor lawyers fault? I doubt he or she murdered anyone. Sorry but it has been 16 years. All applicable appeal periods have...

I'm being accused of robbery invading and burglary and they got mistaken identity and everybody saying it's me.

We can't help you. This is not what the site is for and besides, we weren't there so how could we possibly help? They got mistaken identity? The...

My son is being charged for two attempted murder but there was 4 individuals involved but the victims said my son wasn't involve

Well since he has been charged, I guess the answer is yes. I assume he has an attorney so he or she would be the best person to talk to. All...

My condolences on the tragic loss of your daughter. You really need to be meeting with several criminal defense attorneys in your area to discuss...