Dad in law and son in law DV 4? Can you drop charges?

AVVO is a great place to get information about the law. It is not the place to get specific legal advice about your situation. While generally...

My husband was arrested for DUI (probable cause) three days ago and he's still in the jail. Can he get out of jail sooner?

The only way to get him released before Tuesday is to post bail. He needs an attorney, but more immediately he needs help from a bondsmen. A...

Accused of theft by swindle wrongly, what do I do to prove my innocence?

Simple. Get a lawyer and follow his or her advice.

Judges don't usually take people into custody when they show up to court voluntarily. They always issue a warrant when they don't. Jail time...

How to lift a no contact order between a father in law and son in law?

It can be difficult to have a pre-trial no contact order lifted. It does help if there is no history of violence. While either party can make the...

You have a right to be fully informed about this prior to resolving the case. It would seem to make sense to figure this out before you plead...

Will she be charged or similar?

The absolute worst thing this person could do is talk to the police without an attorney. She should practice this phrase "I want to talk to an...

What happens

It depends on a lot of things. Call the attorney that represents you in juvenile court. He or she is there to help you and is in a better place...

How long would a misdemeanor warrant be active in the state of Washington for traffic violation

If you had a good a warrant 2 years ago you still have a warrant. You will continue to have a warrant until you deal with it.

I have an arraignment for shoplifting on Jan 17th in Redmond, Wa. I am pleading not guilty. How long will it be til my trial?

Trial won't happen any sooner than 2 months and could be as long as 6-12 months from arraignment depending on lots of things. There may be options...