A person always has a right to self-defense. Once the situation is under control, any "beat down" by the 21 year old must stop. Make a police report immediately to document what happened and to protect yourself.

He will receive a periodic review to see where he is mentally and if he is considered a danger. If he begins to do better, they will lessen their determination.

It can, but it takes a lot of patience, time, and a determination of whether the inmate may be treated worse for complaints later. Start with the counselor assigned to the inmate to begin the conversation. Remain professional and calm. It's a marathon.

You need to contact a law enforcement officer, or maybe even your state AG's Office to register a complaint. The squeaky wheel gets the attention, so if you are serious about it - then complain in writing (with documented evidence) to every agency you can (DA, AG, local law enforcement, etc.).

If you are referring to being in jail without charges being filed, you will be eventually released - but the DA could still file and have you arrested and would still have to post bond. If you have not even had a bond appearance, you must get someone (an attorney) to file something with the court... View More

You always have the right of self defense - you just can't instigate it or once you have "defended" yourself - you can't keep up the fight. There is a line. You need to "make a record" and call a police officer and document what has happened. Document the day, time,... View More

Two weeks would be on the quicker end of things, but 4-6 weeks is pretty normal with all of the reviews it has to go through.

Depending on if it is state or federal, you can assume five (5) years. If the investigation is on-going, then it may drag out longer.

The ugly answer is "yes." Just like single-parent servicemembers have to have a childcare plan to take care of kids in the event of mobilization/deployment, the same concept applies here. The best advice is to work this through your chain of command and build support from the bottom up.... View More

Generally, yes. While a DUI could be the subject of an Article 15 or even a courts-martial - the military will generally defer to the civilian court system. If the DUI is off-base you will go to either the state or municipal court. If the DUI was on base, it will go to the federal court before a... View More

If you can prove it with documents, witnesses and/or a confession. If it's your word against his, then it's difficult.

You need to make both a police report with your local law enforcement AND go to the post office and request to make a report to the Postal Inspector.

You need to look into what you need to do to become a member of your tribe. Every tribe is a separate sovereign, and each tribe has a variety of different benefits.

The general rule is none, however each tribe enters into a "compact" with the state and the details of that compact govern any monies paid to state coffers.

There is no short or quick answer on this one. There are a number of gambling laws out there with both the state and federal government. It would not be advisable to go forward until you sit down with an attorney who understands gaming and what the federal/state government would frown upon.

I assume you have not received any sort of bonus yet. They will generally push you and tell you that you could be in trouble, but in 21 years of service I have never seen anyone do anything. Once you get on that bus and show up, you are on the hook. Before you decide to not show up, I would... View More

It maybe advisable to ask to meet with a police officer to make a report just to document everything that has been happening. Next, you may want to speak to an attorney about getting a civil injunction against him, and maybe even a protective order.

You are allowed to defend yourself in a manner that protects you. If at any point you overtake the attacker and become the aggressor, rather than stopping and walking away, you could risk charges.

I am assuming your first divorce was never completed. If so, you need to get formally divorced first to be lawfully married. Depending on where you are living, bigamy may require some intent and notice thus a prosecution for such is unlikely.

To home school children, there must be some form of approval and review. If this is being done without any proper paperwork in place or at least in the process, the children and foster parents could be subjected to truancy laws.