Caught Shoplifting--Partial Payment of Civil Demand?

To clarify... First of all, they can ask for anything, but they aren't likely to take action if you don't pay. The person at the store who...

A parole hold can also be used if the person is charged with a new crime so they will not be released from custody if they post bail. It sounds...

Was caught shoplifting--what will happen after I pay civil demand?

I've written a legal guide on this very subject. The link appears at the bottom of this response. These civil demands have become a cottage...

Can a parent of defandent write a letter to a judge or da

You CAN write a letter to the judge or district attorney, but the question should be whether you SHOULD. I would contact your child's attorney...

Can I return to reserve or even be upgraded beyond OTH?

Without your re-entry code, it is impossible to answer this question. For those who aren't familiar with the terms you used, an OTH (Other Than...

My fiance was charged with arson in a county that has a history of racial profiling. What agencys assist in wrongful convictions

First of all, defending someone charged with a serious crime like arson is not a do-it-yourself project. Any information you have should be...

I'm not sure about the specifics of Massachusetts law, but I can provide some common-sense advice that I give my California clients. Probation...

Can we get an inmate out on bail if they are waiting to be seen by a judge for immigration?

I would just add a warning not to pay a bail bondsman to get him out of jail until you receive advice from an immigration attorney. If you post...

The lawyer can't sue you while arbitration is pending if you are in a county with a mandatory fee arbitration program. For more information on fee...

Do you have to have some kind of license to haul a 40ft. trailer?

It depends on weight, not length, of the trailer. If the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of a fifth wheel is over 15,000 pounds (or a...