I need to kick my 20 yr old dtr out of the house b/c she's using heroin. what are my legal rights ?

You do have the legal right to evict her from your home. HOWEVER, you would probably want to work with her, be as patient as you can be, and try...

Do I need an attorney to fight a failure to yield ticket?

You probably shouldn't just plead guilty. Traffic citations stemming from traffic accidents can often be resolved without any points on your...

At your first appearance you'll probably just enter a plea of "guilty," "not guilty," or "nolo." See if there's a prosecutor in the courtroom who...

What proceedings do you have to go through to get released from jail while serving dead time after a sentencing hearing?

We have encountered this exact situation before. In that client's case, he actually ended up waiting about 30 days and a bed became available. ...

Can parole officer be sued for breaking confidence thus causing retribution by parolee, & for not reporting violation to parole.

Your best route may be to ask for the P.O.'s supervisor and explain the situation. Just as you would when dealing with any low-level employee, try...

Sounds pretty ridiculous. Sadly, the case can be charged as a felony, but if everything happened as you describe it, you shouldn't end up with a...

Improper lane change violation exiting the HOV lane. The ramp entering the hwy was for HOV only but i was unware.

It would be difficult to prove that you didn't commit the violation, and "I didn't know that was illegal" is not a legal excuse. That being said,...

Can I be book with misdemeanor charges, then tried as felony charges?

Yes, this is fairly common as new facts are discovered through ongoing investigation. As long as the a felony case such as this one is indicted...

Will my presence be required in court for DUI if I hired an attorney?

This varies widely depending on the court you are in and your specific judge. Some judges require defendants to be present at every court date...

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My bf was arrested and charged with 7 felonies(mostly drug related). He has been in the detention center for 2 months.

It will be important to make a good presentation at the bond hearing. The judge will consider several factors, including the ties to the...