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I have been lying all our relationship. Short story is while I was in the mental hospital he found out my age and my family also found lut he was 20. I am 16 years old but been lying to him for 8 months that I am 18. We had sexual relationship. He has never hurt me or forced me to do anything.
answered on Oct 19, 2023
You cannot "drop charges", and the fact you lied about your age is not a defense to the sexual assault allegation against your boyfriend. He needs an attorney. Good luck.
Police has (not) arrested "assailant" who is an Immigrant; who resides in -- same -- apartment complex; Property Manager only gave (assailant) a "Lease Violation"
answered on Oct 19, 2023
I am not sure of your exact question. If you are the victim of a crime, stay in contact with the detective assigned to the case
answered on Oct 19, 2023
More information is required. Call an attorney in your area Good luck
Cps visited her at hospital and she complied and began voluntarily services . Midway through family based services 8/1/23 she left the residence where she resided and moved with the child’s father and ended contact with Cps. 8/15/23 an indictment against her and she was later arrested on... View More 
answered on Oct 19, 2023
The baby must have tested positive for meth. Call a lawyer in the area. Good luck
answered on Sep 18, 2023
Defendants don't get to pick yo "takes the charge". Talk with your lawyer. Good luck.
I am trying to file a complaint as a civilian for Domestic Assault with a magistrate but I can't find a magistrate in Lubbock to take the complaint. The victim has over 30 pictures of injuries to include in the complaint.
answered on Sep 18, 2023
Contact local law enforcement/police, not a magistrate. Good luck.
answered on Sep 18, 2023
Short answer: yes, it is "legal" for your probation officer to request a hair follicle sample every 3 months.
answered on Sep 18, 2023
More facts are needed. What's the status of the co-defendant's case? If the case is pending, no, a co-defendant cannot be "forced" to testify. If the co-defendant's case has been pled or finalized, however, a subpoena may be possible.
answered on Sep 18, 2023
Once any conviction is placed on your record, it NEVER gets automatically removed.
I came home was coming in the back door and a girl was stand in my room she push me out the door. So I go around to the front to go in and there 2 girl one in front of me the other behind me. There jumping me so we start fighting one girl live there the other one doesn't bug the one that... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2023
There was a fight. CAN criminal charges be filed against someone who was involved in the fight? In my opinion and from what you describe, yes. WILL any charges be filed against YOU ? No one in this forum can answer that question. If you are contacted by a detective or a police officer, call an... View More
Was that letter for me or just a notice of the case filed against the other driver?
answered on Aug 28, 2023
No one in this forum can comment on a letter they haven't seen. Take the document to an attorney for review. Good luck.
Protective order and gps monitor to prevent him from coming to his house. He said he filed for divorce but I have not been served. I'm looking for affordable legal help as I haven't worked in 3 years and finally start a job tomorrow.
answered on Aug 28, 2023
I am not sure of you exact question, but call the local Bar Association if you need legal representation and cannot it. Good luck.
Appoint u…. And wen talking on fone with family Can they stand next to u and listen to ur conversation and if they hear anything u say they dnt like Can they take the fone from u and hang up the fone from u
answered on Aug 28, 2023
What you describe, in my opinion, is not illegal. Talk with your lawyer. Good luck
I apparently plead guilty to a traffic ticket failure to appear and now it is making it difficult to find a job with a failure to appear on my record.
answered on Aug 22, 2023
A motion for new trial to set aside a final judgement is POSSIBLE in any case, but the time limit to file such a motion is very limited. If more than 30 days have elapsed since your plea/judgment, the answer to your question is no, you cannot appeal.
answered on Aug 7, 2023
With the advent of on-line payments to the courts, it is not a requirement for any court staff speak directly to a defendant.
answered on Aug 7, 2023
I am not sure of your exact question. Review your lease agreement
answered on Aug 7, 2023
Short answer: yes, you can be charged. What you did or did not know is a fact issue to be determined at trial. Good luck.
Today makes 30 days and still in jail . My wife talked to the DAs office last week and she said I'd know by Friday afternoon if they coming and it's Monday morning and
I'm still here
answered on Aug 7, 2023
Did you waive extradition? You are going to need an attorney in the county where you are being held AND the parish is Louisiana where the warrant is pending. Good luck
I am now facing criminal charges because of this
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Your attorney will be able to obtain all evidence that he State has in its possession in regards to you case. Good luck
Been charged with felony and possession of a firearm but it's been 7 years since I had a a felony under the constitutional carry is your car and extension of your house
answered on Aug 1, 2023
I am not sure sure of your exact question but note that under federal law, if you are a convicted felon, you can NEVER be in possession of a firearm. Good luck.
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