What happens if the victom of domestic violence don't show up in court

The case will get continued or recessed in order to get her to court. If she has been subpoenaed, she will also be brought before the judge for...

Aren't my rights violated if I am subpoenaed against my will when I am the victim in the case?

Every prosecutor that has even just a few years of experience has most likely had a case where they dismissed DV charges and the victim was...

Can I sue my child daycare?

Only if you can show that the daycare was negligent in supervising the children (such as if the teacher left the children in a room unsupervised...

What is the sentence for simple Battery - Family Violence (Misdemeanor) and alsoGiving False Name, Address or Birthdate to a Law

These are misdemeanors that are generally resolved with probation and a fine. However, some judges impose jail time in these cases (some because...

How do I answer a petition for violation of probation without an attorney, because I can't afford one?

Your son may have a good defense to this charge. However, it is even more important that he have counsel to present his defense. For instance,...

What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license (that is eligible for reinstatement) in GA and has seizures?

If this is your first suspended license charge in 5 years, the minimum sentence is 2 days in jail and a $500 fine. For a second or third...

I need to know what the best defense is for my friend. he is being charged with armed robbery but no gun, or evidence was found,

The advice is to hire a lawyer. You can't practice law so you can't advise him. Only a lawyer can advise him as to what to do.

My nephew was driving home from college and was stopped due to his tinted windows. Car was searched as officer say they smelle.

He needs to retain an attorney. First, if there was less than an ounce of marijuana and it was not packaged for distribution/sale, the marijuana...

You cannot miss court without getting a bench warrant. Moreover, if you miss court, you will lose your license (automatic suspension for failure...

I was wrongly convicted of aggravated assault/w/intent to rape in the plea it only was aggravated assault but went to prison and

Is this a problem with how your conviction is reflected on your criminal history? or a problem with the sexual offender registry? or both. If it...