Category: Criminal Law

I was subpoenaed to appear and testify against my own father in a criminal case involving drugs. I don’t want to testify against my own father. Can I just plead the 5th or will I be held in contempt of court like the prosecuting attorney told me would happen if I didn’t testify against my father? If not, what about pleading the 5th on the grounds that my testimony may incriminate myself? Would either of these work on getting out of testifying against my own father? If not, is there anything I could do or say that would help my in my difficult situation regarding my father. Read More …

I pleaded guilty to charges of simple possession of marijuana and a open container in South Carolina in 2007. The judge told me that I would be able to get the charges expunged after 3 years. I recently tried to have the charges expunged. The expungement was denied because I previously had a prior expungement. I did a SLED background check and it came back clean but, when I go on job interviews, the two misdemeanor convictions show up and I get denied employment. I tried hiring several different lawyers to assist me with a pardon but, they all turned me down because they say there is nothing on my SLED background check. What can I do about this situation? Read More …

A 15-year-old minor was caught shoplifting for 7.00 worth of goods at Walmart. The stolen items were returned and no charges were pursued. A 17-year-old was caught with 0 worth of goods at the same time. Criminal charges were filed against the 17-year-old. The Juvenile Justice has recommended a diversion program for this minor. Walmart has requested a 00 settlement. Should we pay? What are the chances that Walmart will sue for a misdemeanor theft after the merchandise was returned? Read More …

I am prohibited from owning a gun. My wife bought a handgun for her protection. We recently moved to California. Does California community property laws make me an additional legal owner of my wife’s gun and henceforth, a lawbreaker? Read More …

Can an adult get in trouble for picking a fight with a minor? Does the minor have to testify against the adult, or can a videotape of the incident be used as evidence? Read More …

I am a defendant in a criminal case in Wisconsin, I am representing myself, how do I get a copy of all the evidence against me? Read More …

This is the outcome of court today what does it mean for the defendant? ‘Witness failed to appear. Officer out sick. Defense ready. Must be tried. Commonwealth no-objection.’ Read More …

I was recently falsely accused of a crime, arrested and jailed for 8 days. After 17 months of worrying whether the charges were going to land me in prison, they were dropped. Now my family has disowned me. Am I entitled to money damages for the state of Florida ruining my life? Read More …

Substitute teacher took pictures of my child at school for personal reasons. I filed a complaint with the school board. They told her last Thursday she was blocked from subbing and she came straight from the school board office to my job, showed them my complaint (which she should not have a copy of), some print outs of my old Facebook pages and tried to tell them I was doing this on company time and wanted them to term me. Read More …

My sister lives in Florida and just replaced her back yard fence. The fence is on her property not the property line (approx 1 ft before the property line). The neighbors child has poked holes in every panel of this brand new 3000.00 fence by beating some sort of sharp implement on it! Read More …