What could happen to me ? Is it possible to get these lowered or dropped ?
answered on Nov 12, 2019
You could be sentenced to the Juvenile Detention Center. There is always a possibility of charges being reduced but you will want your parents to hire a criminal defense attorney to assist you with these matters. The sooner your parents hire an attorney, the better.
Cant find info on internet
I have court in the morning and on judici it says petition for increase
amount of bond, motion to be heard
answered on Aug 12, 2019
It means just what it says. The prosecutor filed a motion to increase or modify your bond, so you should be prepared to address it when you are in court. You should notify your attorney right away. If you have not hired an attorney yet, you should do so right away.
I have the advertised post on Facebook printed out and everything. I already sent the title in. He's in Kentucky, I'm in Illinois.
answered on May 23, 2019
I am not sure what your question is.
If you're asking, does the 17 year old need a criminal defense lawyer for any investigation regarding his conduct? Yes. This is a State and a federal offense.
If you're asking, do you need a criminal defense lawyer? If you're... View More 
answered on Dec 18, 2018
This is a great question to discuss with their attorney. That attorney will have all of the needed information in order to answer this question.
answered on Nov 30, 2018
Quite possibly. The FBI is sometimes asked to assist local law enforcement even if, in the end, jurisdiction belongs in State court.
one of the two states can prosecute instead?
answered on Oct 19, 2018
Actually, the dual sovereign principal which is before the Supreme Court this year for review allows the federal government to both prosecute and sentence. Under your scenario all three, both states and the federal government, could prosecute and separately sentence.
Often the feds chose... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2018
Generally speaking, a state prosecutor can not prosecute a federal case. State prosecutors prosecute state crimes. However, there are many federal laws that have state counter parts which can also be prosecuted at the state level.
That being said, in very rare cases, a state prosecutor... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2018
I think you are asking whether all federal crimes are felonies. The answer is no
this year for an Eating disorder i have had since i was little, and I am also diagnosed depressed with anxiety...I do not work or have income at the moment What can I do about the paraphernalia charge If i am unable to recover that amount...Thank you...
p.s. i do use the marijuana for... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2018
Sorry to hear about your mental health issues keeping you from earning an income. It appears you are referring to the assessed fines and fees given the outcome of your case? If so, make certain you do go back to Court on your due date in December and ask the Judge for more time to pay. Hopefully,... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2018
As long as the lawyer is licensed to practice law in North Carolina, they can handle cases in North Carolina if they practice law in North Carolina.
Speeding ticket or charged with any speeding violation charges . Can my case be thrown out based on it being no proof of why I was stopped in the first place for them to even search the car ?
answered on Apr 14, 2018
This is a question for your attorney to answer because that attorney has all of the information necessary to answer this type of question. If you have not hired an attorney, I suggest you do so right away.
They didn't say what the charge(s) were or where in South Dakota my friend was going. NOTE: I need to know the extradition laws for South Dakota.
answered on Apr 11, 2018
You should contact a lawyer in South Dakota for any questions you may have regarding South Dakota laws. Maybe the lawyer can find what criminal charges you may be facing in that state.
I live with the father of my children who supports them. I receive public assistance. Do i need to file for child support? He isn't on their birth certificate.I haven't let them know he lives with us. We have been married for 4yrs which I never told them. I would like to come clean but... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2018
The consequences are that you are committing fraud by lying on an application that you live with him. You would be best off just letting your assistance lapse if you would not qualify for it based on his income. Otherwise, you should see a lawyer for your particular facts.
I live in Illinois, and I am 39 weeks pregnant. I am 14 years old and the father of the baby is 18 years old. We have agreed that he will be there during the birth, and will also sign the birth certificate. Do you think the hospital or somebody will turn him in? Do you think he'll get... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2018
Can he be arrested and taken away during labor/birth? Yes. Is it likely to happen right at that time? No, although it will likely happen at some point. In the eyes of the law he committed statutory rape and is a sex offender if convicted.
Just Hospital forms to release the baby too go home not understanding what the forms meant because this was my first dealings with a baby or those type of hospital forms plus I say again the mother gave all fake information on the birth certificate her name birthday Every thing
Put on the birth certificate and she put a wrong birthday 1984 but she was really born in 87,88,or 89,90 but not 1984 or her real name. I guess she lives with her grandmother now she is the one who put me on child support now the real questions are can I have her charged with fraud and Sue the... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2017
If it was court ordered, then why didn't you attack your parentage then.
You haven't said if you signed a VAP (Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage).
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