So long as you are making a good faith effort to refinance the house - and you have documentation to show that - the Court generally will not hold...

Charged with felony possession for a spoon

Couldn't agree more with what's been posted already! Please find an attorney using Avvo's "Find a lawyer" feature and obtain representation as soon...

Does an unwed mom have any rights

In Missouri, an unmarried father does not have any rights (even if his name is on a birth certificate) until there is a court order stating as...

How can I be charged with a crime if the victim is stated as the state of Missouri?

Given what was found on you at the time of the search, you should retain defense counsel as soon as you can. The victim listed is irrelevant, as...

You should go through the discovery process regardless, as a Motion to Dismiss likely will be heard at the trial date. Judges, as the previous post...

In general, a probation officer cannot lift a warrant; only a judge can do so. If you do not have an attorney representing you on this case, please...

If someone was serving a felony sentence in where they had served 120 treatment and released to serve probation or parole.

Definitely get a criminal attorney to represent you. Your question does not make a lot of sense, and your best option at this point is to speak...

Generally, I would advise against informing him that an ex parte has been granted, as he may then try to dodge service, fail to be served, and your...

Can a court grant a PO/CPO to the petitioner if the petitioner is incarcerated?

Do not assume anything. Appear in court to ensure that the Order of Protection is, indeed, dismissed for failure to prosecute. If his attorney...

I'm getting a divorce

If you do not have an attorney assisting you with your divorce, please try to obtain one ASAP. The issues you discuss above are complicated and...