Yes, though it will take persistent effort on your part. Typically, there is one prosecution witness. If that witness refuses to cooperate by appearing at the trial, the prosecution may be dismissed. Prior to that, the witness can persistently communicate his or her desire that the prosecutor... View More

No one could answer that question with the given information. People held for probation violations tend to be locked up longer, than those who only are facing a new charge. Contact the jail to see if they allow visiting hours for juveniles. If he was charged with a felony at age 16 or older, his... View More

The question is unclear. What happens to false charges? Or what happens to a person who makes a false allegation? Much will depend upon the full picture of all the circumstances. A happy or sad ending is possible for either. Caution is warranted. Beyond that that maybe a phone call would... View More

If it's a question about a Missouri case, you could post the question under the appropriate Missouri category so that a Missouri lawyer will see it, and perhaps answer it for you. In case you weren't aware, this was posted in Minnesota, the wrong state for the question.

As long as your partner gives full consent, based on the information you provided, it is not illegal.

If the younger person is older than 13 and younger than 16, the older person may not be more than 48 months older.

Yes.

Look at section 317A.205, which currently provides: "The qualifications and method of election or appointment of directors may be imposed by or in the manner provided in the articles or bylaws, provided that directors must be natural persons and a majority of the directors must be... View More

It sounds like the situation is complicated beyond what is written here. But form is written here, it appears your friend is possibly facing a felony charge in juvenile court in Minnesota, related to car theft, riding in a stolen car, or possession of marijuana. If he already has a probation... View More

Children under age ten cannot be prosecuted for crimes in juvenile court, due to a statute that deems them incompetent at that age. It is questionable whether prosecuting ten year old and requiring them to register as predatory offenders for a minimum of ten years up to life, really is going to... View More

In Minnesota, a parent can Petition the Court for a Harassment Restraining Order under certain circumstances. Details can be found following links on this page from the Court: http://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Domestic-Abuse-and-Harassment.aspx

One can never know for sure the future consequences of our actions. But fighting someone outside of a combat sports athletic context could be charged as an assault crime in Minnesota. The severity level of the criminal charge could depend upon several factors, including the level of harm. People... View More

If a police officer gives a person a citation, that person should respond as instructed in the citation. If a person does not receive a citation from a police officer, or a citation or court Summons in the mail, there is nothing to respond to. There is no third possibility.

Take a look at the citation. Does it say you need to appear in court? If unclear, you can call the court and ask. Probably you do, with at least one parent. Most people in this situation will go to court with the goal of keeping their juvenile record clean of an adjudication. Though non-felony... View More

The best way to get a good answer to those question would be to ask the right person with the P.O.S.T. Board (police licensing agency in Minnesota), and the appropriate military branch (probably with the J.A.G. office, not a recruiter, for example).

I do not know the answer to the specific... View More

In a word, no. You'll be fine.

I am unsure what it is you are asking, your child can obviously wear anything you want your child to wear. Are you thinking of a particular scenario or place where your child is being told not to wear the watch? More information is needed.

A criminal defense attorney can help you. However, know in advance that expungements can be a bit of a crapshoot and the rates of success tend to be low. With an attorney on your side, you can present a more solid case for the expungement. An expungement tends not to be an expensive case.

Hire an attorney to stand between your daughter and the police, it will be money well spent. Unfortunately, I cannot provide advice here because I do not know the specifics of your case.

No. If you are a twelve year old, you should discuss this with your school guidance counselor ASAP.

Child support does not stop because you had a certain number of children.