The right of the accused to examine supporting documents of a search warrant

Dear PAO, My father was arrested based on a search warrant, but the court refused to give us copies of the documents and evidence that were used to get the warrant to protect the identities of the confidential informants and police witnesses. Doesn’t my father have the right to see those documents so he can […]

Can an imprisoned lawyer continue to practice law?

Dear PAO, My lawyer-cousin is handling my case pro bono. However, he was imprisoned because he is an accused in a criminal case. I cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Can I ask the court to temporarily release him during the scheduled trial dates? Mayach Dear Mayach, No, you cannot ask the court to temporarily […]

Psychological incapacity is a legal concept

Dear PAO, I married my husband after a short courtship. In the beginning, he was charming, loving, and attentive. But soon after the wedding, he would disappear for days without explanation, refuse to contribute to household needs even if he is employed, and would easily explode in anger whenever I ask for him to cooperate […]

Two teenagers set my dog on fire, but they will not go to prison?

Dear PAO, I love animals and offer my home to stray and abandoned dogs and cats. As of today, I have about 20 pets in my care. Last week, the children of my neighbor, two teenage boys, caught one of my dogs. They doused her with kerosene and set her on fire for a social […]