James Donald Garrett’s Answers

Even though it is a traffic ticket, traffic courts abide by the same rules of procedure and afford everyone the same Constitutional Rights as in criminal courts. You have an absolute right to not say anything in court. You may not be forced to testify against yourself and you are not required to make any statement in your defense. The judge is not allowed to consider your silence in his decision. The problem you are likely to run into is that you more than likely told the officer what...

You may have a claim against the station itself, the maker of the hose, or both. Contact a personal injury attorney in your area to discuss your case.

I can't think of anytime I've ever told a client, I'm so glad you talked to the police. I have never advised and would never advise my client to talk to police under any circumstances short of immunity. No good ever comes from talking to them, and if he refuses to talk to them, no bad can happen. Talk to his lawyer and see if he will discuss his strategy. If not, you and your son may want to consult with another attorney.

The power of attorney drafted in the U.S. may not be valid in Israel. There is no requirement for another country to honor any document drafted elsewhere. To address your issues, you need to speak with an attorney in Israel. They will be able to tell you what you need to be a valid POA. You might be able to find an attorney there who can communicate with you online or through email.

You should speak with an attorney regarding the living arrangements immediately. Courts routinely place certain restrictions on visitation and custody which prohibit the parties from having overnight guests of the opposite sex while the children are present. You may also be able to amend your divorce complaint to allege adultery. The law in Virginia has no exception for separated couples in regards to adultery.

The summons is just that, a summons to appear in court. It is not used as evidence in your trial. What matters is what he testifies to under oath. Any "mistakes" under oath may be cross-examined by you or your attorney. As for the signature on the summons, even if you had not signed anything, it simply is a promise to appear in court. Had he forgotten to have you sign the summons, it would simply prevent the court from issuing a warrant for your arrest for failing to appear (if the charge was...

Absent a court order to the contrary, the father is entitled to the same rights as the mother. He is entitled to love and support the child, participate in the decisions for the child, visit and nurture the child, and share a meaningful relationship with the child. This is not only his right, but the right of the child as well. If the mother believes the father to be a danger to the child, then she needs to seek the advice of a child custody attorney and file a petition for custody in court....

No, you have up to two years to file for relief. You should contact a personal injury attorney immediately. There are links below for your consideration.

No it does not. In fact, there have been case rulings on this particular issue where the couple did in fact engage in sexual activities on occasion, and that does not by itself "reset the clock", so to speak. The controlling factor is whether the couple intended to reconcile at any time during the separation period.

Prosecutors have the discretion to drop a case at any time, and have a duty to do so when they do not have evidence to support the charge.