Probation is common in first-time domestic assault cases. With probation, the judge sentences you to a jail term and/or fine and suspends part or...

My mother died without a will. Step brother has everything we want our family items belonging to mom before she married his dad.

The state has an intestacy scheme for situations in which a person dies without a will. California is a community property state. Community...

Can i file a tort for proffesional slander against my job for lying in writting why i got fired?

The establish a prima facie case for slander or libel, you must show that the defendant made a false statement, that statement was published to a...

I got fined with possession of drug paraphernalia. What should I expect to happen at my court date in two weeks?

Assuming this is the first court date on this particular charge, what you should expect is an arraignment. At an arraignment, you will be informed...

What are the qualifacations for a misstrial?

If the prosecution cannot show that the police were justified in stopping you or that your stop was not unreasonably prolonged, the evidence...

Obstructing an officer is a gross misdemeanor in Washington, so the maximum sentence is 1 year in jail and a $10,000 fine. That is the maximum. ...

In Seattle, where I practice, you just call up the court in which your case was filed and get on the warrants calendar. Ask them for the date,...

What is the statute of limitations in VA? What constitutes an assault charge?

The statute of limitations for misdemeanor assault in Virginia is 1 year. Virginia uses the common law definitions for assault and battery. ...

My fiance had a bench warrant since 07 he got arrested, when he flagged a cop because his friends car broke down, the probation

If your fiance is already represented by the Public Defender's Office, you shouldn't need to hire a lawyer. Judges generally follow the...

Do I have a case for libel?

To establish a case for prima facie case for libel, you need to be able to show that the defendant published false information to a 3rd party and...