how can a court system take my rights away with out telling me?
464212
They would have to declare you unfit as a parent, I believe.  You would be notified in the form of service, either personally or by mail, depending on the laws of the state you are in.  If they have had such a hearing and you neglected to be there, that would probably not work in your favor.  \n\nI would recommend you get a lawyer to assist you in this matter.
1008593
The best thing you can do is get a hold of an attorney who defends criminal cases and get this over with. If you can not afford one then it is best to turn yourself in and if the police want to question you on the matter, say nothing, just tell them you want to speak to a lawyer. An attorney will be appointed for you if you can not afford one.\n\nThere is always the chance you can get out of it, but not without a lawyer and it will go harder on you if the police catch up with you first.
637552
I'm in Canada, but our judicial systems are fairly similar, I believe...perhaps you should speak with both the police and the Crown Attorney (prosecution)...especially if you feel the information is vital that would either prove or disprove the crime and the criminal.  You may be able to do it anonymously just to get the info on how to proceed...and try to make it clear that you do not want to appear in court...hope all turns out for the best.
788484
u gotta go thru a process to protect everyone's rights, you, the other person, the insitution.  wheneven a person canno0t handle their own affairs it is time to take action.  if a person goes along, not much of a probelem just follow procedures.  if person does not, then you gotta get a court order
357942
You most likely have a bench warrent out for you.. Best thing to do is call the court house first thing in the morning and explain the situation to them and ask them what you should do.. Honesty is the best policy.
608191
No it's not, if they arrest your they have to read you your rights, and sometimes they do that at court.
935489
call up the court I guarantee they got your case log they can tell ya right off the bat. they don't want to have to clog up the court room.
1107849
you have to take it back to court. you will have to explain why you want it changed and prove that you need it changed
444939
First off, the only time you have to have your rights read to you is if you are under arrest (or the equivalent restraints) and the police are interrogating you. The end. \n\nAdditionally, even if the officer intends to arrest you and he doesn't tell you he's going to, he still doesn't have to read you your rights. \n\nSo, what exactly is your situation? You said your lawyer told you that the police didn't have to read you your rights, but you didn't say what happened.
205810
They can tell you anything.  Go with a lawyer.
306835
From what it sounds like yeah you defenitely have a case. i think just threatening them that you'll go to court with it might work. if not try getting free lawyer advice.\nhttp://www.prepaidlegal.com/ check ut this site. It's cheap and my family uses their services. they've been quite good so far
1042840
Well you got it easy. I had to go through crap, I still had to find him. You will need an attorney for that. You can find cheap ones. Mine was $400.00 but that was also doing the paper work because I wanted to take his rights away and a court appearance. You may not need to go to court, not sure on that exactly. Contact an attorney they can tell you what you will need to do. Find one with free consultations to get all the facts first. Good Luck!\n\n\n\ndp
730256
You most ceratinly have rights under the law in this area.  A consultation with an attorney is a must.  But, if it costs $100 or so, it may be worth spending.\n\nThere may be free legal help in your area if low income or senior.  It may help to contact the ACLU.\n\nGood luck.
390408
You want to know what *your* rights are while you're on *my* property??\n\nInteresting question.\n\nYou need to tell people what state you're in, but don't expect any golden eggs here.  If you're on someone else's land, what "extra" rights do you think you're going to have that you wouldn't have anywhere else?
681405
You don't,  you take your evidence either to court and ask for a warrant ( in states that allow you to do that)\nor you take it to the interal affairs deaparmemtn.\n\nBut if you tell what you are talking about, we could give you our opinoin if this really is,  at least by what the law says
321041
yes you can!!\nhuman rights act in the uk relates to fairness of trial.\njudges are not protected my such immunity, as they doing their job wrong.
599178
Doesn't matter if they read your rights or not, that will only get you out of any incriminating statements you made... Do you have a record of any kind?  If not try to get a plea deal for probation and have the charges reduced to disorderly conduct.  What area/city/state are you in?  That makes a big difference too.  If you do get infront of the judge explain how you just graduated and weren't thinking right and you know you made some bad decisions and other crap he wants to hear... and dress nicely...  Theoretically you could get jail time and have your license suspended (in PA 6 mo for posession and another 6-12 for underage alcohol...)  but, like I said, if you have a clean sheet, and your look nice and act nice and make sure the judge knows how sorry you were you should get off with a tap on the wrist... a year or two of light probation and a fine... remember though, if you get stuck with posession it follows you for the rest of you life as a drug conviction, so do whatever to get that reduced...