Am I required to make up missed visitation or in contempt of court if I don't?

You must follow the visitation order or you are in contempt of court. Of course, not being able to due to hazardous conditions would likely be...

If I have beer in my home and minors get into it without my knowledge or permission am I liable for contributing to a minor

Civilly? Probably. It depends on several things. Some of those things include: whether you knew they had access to it, what steps did you take to...

Can the police legally change your charges after being book under a different charge?

it's actually pretty common, especially with drug charges.

Can a cop legally right me a ciatation for 2 careless driving tickets and speeding?

Hire a lawyer to help you work out a negotiated plea instead of just paying these or showing up to court by yourself. The answer is yes - he can...

When can I inform the police that I know where a criminal is hiding?

You can inform the police anytime. Be careful, they may want to ask you more questions that you're ready for so you should consult a lawyer first....

This sounds like you were given a Misdemeanor citation in lieu of arrest. If so, this means you could have been arrested, but instead you were...

How can a sentence be changed if a plea deal is made

The only way to set aside his plea agreement is to show the court that he was somehow coerced or tricked into what his negotiated plea was. He...

How long should I wait before I ask my probation officer and lawyer to accompany me to court for a probation reduction?

You should hire an attorney that is familiar with the court you are in. Before asking for a reduction, you should make sure you have completed...

How long do I have to appeal a TN General Sessions court case where I plead guilty while not capable to make that judgement?

You have a right to have counsel represent you but you also have the right to waive the right to counsel. Perhaps you waived this right. If you...

How do I need to handle a situation of pressing charges against someone

What do you mean your charge was "decided"? Were you found guilty or did you plead guilty? If you really didn't do what she alleges and had a valid...