Everything depends. On bf's criminal history, the extent of the damage/harm that occurred and howngood his defense attorney is.

Police are entitled to do "investigative questioning" without reading your Miranda rights. Once you are arrested, usually handcuffed, then they are required to read you your rights. The problem is that often the officers will gather everything they need for a DUI conviction during their... View More

If you filed for a protective order on your own, and it was granted, then when the judge granted the order it would be stated on the record how long the court order was good for.

If it was a protective order that was granted as part of a criminal domestic violence case, and the... View More

Only Congress has the power to prosecute the president, and since Republicans hold the majority power in all three branches of government, they don't want to prosecute the president even if he may be guilty of crimes.

Not having a lawyer is a big deal, and makes every difference in the world. The victim can always try to recant that statement, but 911 phone calls and initial statements to police are recorded and can be used by aggressive District Attorneys to try to force the victim into testifying or... View More

It will depend on your brother's criminal history, his home behavior, his behavior at school, and the county he's in. As well as how good his attorney is, and how bad the DA is. Many factors come into play determining whether or not a minor will spend time in jail.

It is likely a misdemeanor. The civil demand--whether it is paid or not--will have zero effect on a criminal case thru the District Attorney's office. The case may be defendible, but you won't know until you consult with a knowledgeable, experienced criminal defense attorney. Contact a... View More

The first thing to do is talk to your attorney. If you don't have one, get one. This is technically a violation and you could lose out on earning a dismissal (with DEJ) if you are not properly prepared for court. Meet with an experienced not younger newer lawyer, to find out what you can do.

Of course you can. If you get newly arrested and are charged for a new crime, there is potential for a new connection for a felony. Whether it is a misdemeanor or felony will depend on how badly injured the "victim" is and how aggressive the DA wants to be .

Gf has a choice to make and can't let herself be pressured by a judge for a Restraining Order. She decides, not a judge. Your son should not pressure gf to avoid a RO, because that could lead to additional criminal charges.

The police were in a police report and send it to the district attorney for a valuation. Sorry what happened

Your ex can absolutely contact law enforcement and pressure THEM to file charges, but she cannot.

You would need to hire an attorney from the state in which the accident occurred, since that is where you'll be dealing with the charges and that is where the attorney will have a license to practice.

DEJ or Prop 36 may again be available. Nut these programs require a plea firet, dismissal later. They are not true diversion. Speak with a criminal defense lawyer to be sure of your options.

Difficult to answer what will happen. What you should do is seek a consultation in person with an experienced criminal defesne attorney.

When you have a criminal record, and you want to apply for citizenship, you seriously need the help of an attorney to analyze your situation very carefully. Whether or not to file citizenship is a difficult question, because immigration authorities look at someone's criminal record in a... View More

His attorney can get in touch with the prosecutor's office in Arizona and see if the issue that gave birth to the fugitive hold can be negotiated in a way that could help out the person in California.

The police will come and take statements from all witnesses and the accused, and write police reports. They will also offer the 'victim' a protective Restraining order.

You can absolutely get a restraining order against your son. But you should know, if it is granted. you might be making your son homeless. If you get a stay away order, then your son won't be able to live in his own home--it happens all the time with domestic violence criminal protective orders.

You probably will not be granted a green card if criminal charges are pending. It is worth your money to consult with an immigration and criminal attorney, or one who does both, to be sure that the criminal charges are resolved in a way that don't put your chances for a green card in danger.