We need a lawyer for child abuse case

Have you started by contacting the police? You can also use Avvo's find a lawyer search tool to locate attorneys in your area who practice personal...

Do I need to hire a lawyer or use public defenders for my misdemeanors?

I don't think you got a chance to finish your question, but I would advise contacting a local criminal defense attorney for a free consultation to...

Do i need a lawyer

Oh yes. You absolutely need a lawyer. If found guilty, these charges can result in a criminal record and jail time. Contact an attorney immediately...

Can I have my DUI reduced to a lesser charge such as negligence?

It's too late. A charge cannot be amended after you have plead guilty.

Does a respondent write a declaration for a criminal case as one would in a civil case?

Remember your Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. You have no obligation to provide any statement to the court or the prosecutor, and...

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How should a shoplifting citation from another state affect my deferment?

This is likely to be a violation of a deferral. If you had an attorney representing you when you entered the deferral, you should contact that...

If she succeeds in getting a perm restraining order, does that make me a criminal?

No. Being the respondent in a restraining order is not the same as being convicted of a crime; however, a domestic violence restraining order could...

If someone is in jail because of domestic violence but the person who called lied about what happened how can that be fixed

These are always tricky situations. First, unlawfully imprisoning a person (not letting them leave) may still be a crime. Second, lying to the...

Will (2) failure to produce urine for drug tests, on a misdemeanor probation, cause my probation to be revoked?

Most courts have strict standards regarding failure to test and/or diluted tests that don't allow for excuses. You're thinking that not producing...

Can new charges be added if someone is already in jail

Absolutely. New charges can be filed anytime within the statute of limitations regardless of whether the person is in custody or not.