How do I make sure my child stays out of state care?

This is a complex question, and a complex situation. Using AVVO or any other free question and answer service won’t get you to where you need to...

If I'm on probation and I fail a UA for cps then take one for probation and pass it can probation still violate me for cps UA?

Using drugs is against your rules of probation. It doesn’t matter if CPS found evidence of those drugs, or if your PO did. Will your PO find out?...

How much is a retainer and do u take payments?

You’ll have to reach out to specific attorneys for that information. There’s a search function on the top of this page that allows you to enter...

It's that lawyer's responsibility to follow through on your case or to make arrangements to continue on your case. It'd be incredibly...

The DA's office will likely just subpoena the victim, requiring her to come to court. If she doesn't show up the court could issue a warrant for her.

What are the chances I will get jail time, and if so, when will it start?

Handling something like this on your own is usually a bad idea. Unfortunately, nobody on here can answer your question: we don't know the facts of...

Can i get my case ex-ponged, it has been 18 years?

2nd degree sexual assault is not an expungeable offense.

What can someone who absconded their probation for a misdemeanor expect to have to do to get rid of an outstanding warrant?

If you’re absconding, you’ll almost surely be revoked off probation and sent to jail. You can’t simply leave the state and hope to walk free upon...

Prosecutors offer plea bargains for a few reasons. They allow more cases to be processed through the criminal justice system. They allow guilty...

The public defender is likely not going to help you until you’re taken into custody. And faxing a letter to cover your initial appearance isn’t...