My daughter is 15 years old and wants to move in with me what can I do?

Parents do have the right to petition for custody in court. However, if there is already a custody order in place, a major change of circumstances...

A order of protection was placed and I'd like to go to court tonight to have that dropped will it get dropped?

Unfortunately, it is not up to you as explained above. Once an order is in place, only a judge can modify or terminate the order. It is important...

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When judges make orders, only judges can terminate those orders. Few exceptions apply in cases where there is an expiration date or if there is...

Fight a seatbelt ticket

As stated, defense can be difficult when it comes down to the officers word against yours. However, an attorney may be able to negotiate on your...

What is a "Speedy Trial" in New York State?

You are correct about the 90 days. However, that 90 day meter is essentially put on pause any time the defense takes a strategic adjournment. ...

I was arrested w/2 bags of heroin the judge offer me 30 days I don't know why Ididnt take it

Statutes of Limitations govern the time in which the prosecution has to commence a case for a particular level of crime. Given the information...

How many times can a judge post pone a court date for a petit larceny charge

Cases can be adjourned for many reasons. Technically, a prosecutor has 90 days to bring a Class A Misdemeanor to trial. However, any time that a...

I NEED HELP..The cop waits for the doctor to leave asks me " Does this hurt and lifts my bed up trying to get me to sit up and

It sounds to me like you were charged with a DWI and, from the police trying to have you sign something, you may have been determined by police to...

My soon to be ex wife filed an order of protection against me. How do I go about defending myself against the false accusations?

I agree with Attorney Bettanhauser. On one side, the court generally needs to at least find some ongoing danger in order for the petitioner to be...

How can I prevent my adult daughter getting a protection order against me?

Although I can certainly understand how this must be an agonizing situation, if it is your adult daughter's true intention that her family stays...