How do I get away or him out without losing my son and our home?? I can't fit all details below--not enough space.

Contact New Beginnings, a shelter and program for battered women. www.newbegin.org/get-help, or call 206-522-9472. They can help you see your way...

I'm charged of assault and battery DV and don't know what to do, as I'm french and completely stranger to american laws.

Your first step is to retain a good criminal defense lawyer to represent you. If you are not a United States citizen, a conviction for domestic...

The law is only as good as the people interpreting and applying it. The First Amendment guarantees free artistic expression -- with the...

How long after prp is filed do I have to file federal appeal if no action on prp

It depends. The basic rule is you have one year from the end of your appeal to file a PRP or a federal habeas. The federal year stops running...

Grounds for dismisal..loss of evidence

You want to litigate what happened to the recording. That requires filing a motion to compel the police department to produce it or explain why it...

The prosecutor has the discretion to charge or not charge a crime. With no intent to commit a crime, it still is criminal trespass to break into...

Pretty theft issue for college student

I have recently represented foreign nationals on such a charge. The possible immigration consequences are far more serious than the criminal...

I am filing an appeal. I just read cases where one can file an appeal late if it is based off

Your question doesn't provide enough information to completely answer the question. Criminal appeals have constitutional guarantees that sometimes...

I want to represent myself in court. Please help

It's not clear why you want to represent yourself. By asking for help, you convey that you are not prepared to represent yourself. A lawyer is...

Chances are very good the "girl" you communicated with is a police officer; or that you will now be contacted by such an officer pretending to be...