I changed the practice area from criminal law to family law since it doesn't sound like a crime has been committed, but your son may be in danger...

Hire an attorney, and that attorney can try to work out a civil compromise with the victim. That can keep this crime of dishonesty from going onto...

Agreed, you need to respond to service of the restraining order by following the directions on it and requesting a hearing. Courts dislike...

The crime victim has a right to be heard and to appear at the defendant's court appearances. If the DA's Office is not pursuing your interests...

The court certainly can do those things, as a condition of you staying out of jail. Best to avoid drugs and booze when you've got a pending crime...

DMV’s rules require proof of successful alcohol treatment before you can get your license back following a DUII conviction. There are a only a few,...

You should hire an attorney now. The seriousness of the crime, and the consequences, depends on the value of the stolen items. Get an attorney who...

I agree with Mr. Cogan. A lawyer can explain the mental state the prosecutor would need to prove in your case, and what evidence the prosecutor...

It depends on the objective evidence you have that the person lied under oath. Occasionally prosecutors will, in fact, dismiss charges and then...

You should discuss your self-defense or defense of others justifications in the privacy of a criminal defense lawyer's office. The police are not...