For someone who has already been accused of a crime and is in prison or jail already, you may be curious about appearing in court. It is not always easy for someone who has been convicted or being held in custody to know when they will next have to show up at a court hearing. […]

Many people are curious about what happens if they miss a court date or if they learn that they are subject to an outstanding bench warrant. If you found out that an arrest warrant or a bench warrant was set up for you, or if you were required to attend a court hearing and you […]

When you have been accused of a crime, it is essential that you show up in court when requested. Whether you have been issued a traffic ticket or charged with a formal crime, you may be ordered to show up in court. You might have to appear multiple times before the criminal case begins, including […]

Having a protection order established by the court by an alleged victim can have significant consequences for the person named in the order. Violating this order could prove problematic for any criminal case as well as any civil cases that could be pending at the same time, such as a contested child custody issue.

Arson has a number of different types of degrees assessed with the severity of the crime and the facts of the specific circumstance will dictate which type of charge you may be facing. In general, arson refers to the willful, intentional or active burning of a building or other structure. You may also be accused […]