I need help figuring out how to get a no contact order lifted for me and my husband?

The no contact order was, I presume, issued in the course of charging your husband with domestic violence against you. It is standard operating...

What is someone looking at with a criminal mistreatment and assault 3 this being a first time

People ask about the sentence they'll be getting upon conviction all the time on Avvo. We are generally reluctant to answer the question,...

The worst outcome would be a prison sentence. Felony sentencing is quite complicated, and there really is no way to tell you precisely what the...

Do I have grounds for a lawsuit.

That certainly sounds awful! I'm changing your category, though, so that the right attorneys can be reached with your question. Because the...

That would really depend on the details of your case and the lawyer you hire. Lawyers are bound only to charge you reasonable fees, but, if you...

Clever. :) Problem is, it doesn't matter, since they can still charge you with possession. You cannot assume you are not in possession. It is...

I have filed a restraining order against a family member. They are contesting it. Can I present written witness letters ?

Most likely you such letters would not be admissible. They would be inadmissible hearsay.

There's a lot here, but I'll do my best to answer all of your questions. First, the easy part: No, she should not plead guilty for short term...

What is the number of the Oregon Revised Statue that describes how the prosecution can use "illegal" or tainted evidence?

It is rather difficult to know what you are referring to. Illegally obtained evidence is, by definition, not admissible as evidence to prove a...

How should I go about dealing with two criminal misdemeanor charges (Criminal Mischief II and Criminal Trespass II)?

First, stop posting admissions about your incident online. You keep saying things like this, and a prosecutor will be happy to find reasons to amp...