Holds are sometimes placed on people when they are taken into custody and they are on parole (parole hold) or they are not a U.S. citizen...

They didn't read me my rights

The reading of Miranda rights is necessary before the police can question you after they have placed you under arrest. If they don't give you the...

Misdemeanor- loitering in the 2nd degree. What to do?

You should not try to defend yourself in any criminal case. The court will treat you as if you were a licensed attorney who was trained and...

Can the police interview/interogate a minor without the parents being present or informed?

Yes, the police can question a minor without parents being present. However, you can tell your grandson to refuse to answer questions without a...

In Washington, shoplifting is charge as Third Degree Theft when the property taken is less than $750. Third Degree Theft is punishable up to 1...

Actually, you can't drop the charges, only the prosecutor can do that. You can tell the prosecutor that you don't want your girlfriend charged,...

Can a wife drop the charges of domestic violence?

The decision on whether charges should be dropped is up to the prosecutor, not the victim. Once a 911 call regarding domestic violence is made,...

Can a minor drop harrasment/ domestic violence charges?

If you received a subpoena to appear in court, then yes, you have to go. You cannot have the charges dropped. That decision lies with the...

Can an officer charge a person and issue a warrant for domestic violence without both parties being present?

Yes, the police can arrest you without hearing your side of the story. In fact, police are often required by law to make an arrest in domestic...

My sister shot someone 23 years ago and nobody ever found out. Can she still get in trouble for it

In most, if not all states, there is no statute of limitations on murder. If you sister killed someone, then yes, the prosecutor may still file...