The da decides whether or not to bring charges. The victim doesn't decide and neither does witness C. So yes if a witness sees someone commit a...

Hi I am appealing a traffic ticket pro se. Would you be able to let me know if I am able to bring notes on an index card

You can bring whatever you want for your own reference. The index cards won't be considered though. Understand an appeal isn't a new trial, but...

What just happened !? and is there a formula?

Not really sure what you're asking. If you want to try to get off probation early then you will need to get the support of your PO. Without that,...

You should speak with an attorney and let them know the exact wording for advice.

Lying to the police

He would be charged with assault. He wouldn't be charged with perjury or any type of falsifying police reports because he didn't do any of that.

What possible outcomes are there if I punch someone else who hit me first?

Yes you can be charged with assault. Whether or not you have a good self-defense argument is in the details. Did he hit you in the head like a...

Why is it so difficult to get prosecutors involved in this type of case?

You state there is a focus across the nation for these, but because the one you're aware of isn't being prosecuted makes you think prosecutors...

What can I do reference defamation of character?

First, your complaint is against the woman, not the chief since she uttered the statement. Secondly, was the statement her opinon or a false...

Does he have the right to sue fordeformation and damages.....and for being treated as a pedifile when he has never t

Forget about any type of civil suit, at least for now. Your husband needs to focus 100% on his criminal case. If he loses, not only does he have...

What can be done

Write a letter to the jail. As for being compensated, its likely that your damages are not enough to make a law suit worth the time, money, and...