Christopher S Ison’s Answers

I agree with the other attorneys that you should schedule a face-to-face meeting with your attorney to discuss your concern. More likely than not, the insurance adjuster is not going to take your call since you are represented by an attorney.

You have two options: 1.) stick with your public defender or 2.) hire a private attorney. If you aren't satisfied with the public defender's representation, then you might consider seeking the services of a local criminal defense attorney that has a good reputation for handling DUI and drug cases. It is important that you be as forthcoming and honest with your attorney as you can be so he can provide you with the best defense. Moreover, it is extremely important that you not talk to anyone...

Generally, law enforcement officers do not need to read Miranda unless they are going to conduct a custodial interview. What's a custodial interview? Basically, it's when law enforcement begins to question a suspect about his involvement in a crime while that suspect is being detained by law enforcement. There are specific legal standards for determining whether a law enforcement officer was conducting a custodial interview In your particular situation, just because the officer didn't read...

Your boyfriend should consult with a personal injury attorney. Generally, personal injury attorneys offer free consultations.

I agree with the other attorneys. You need to consult an attorney regarding this matter. If the insurance company is willing to spend 25,000 dollars to resolve your case, then there might be more to it than they are letting on. I would be happy to meet with you to discuss your case free of charge. My number is 863.683.7500.

You should talk with your probation officer regarding this issue. If you have been good on probation (no violations, everything else is paid, etc) he might be willing to work with you. Otherwise, you might look into whether you can step up your counseling classes so you can ensure its done before your probation ends.

Typically, the court is going to take into consideration the small amount you owe when deciding whether you are in violation of your probation. The court is also going to look at your history while on probation, whether you've had any other violations and have fulfilled your other probationary obligations. Before you are violated, you could make a motion to the court to reduce your court costs. You will need to attend a court hearing in front of the judge and explain why you think the costs...

Walter Williams, professor at George Mason Universit and sydicated columnist, agrees that the 2nd Amendment was to protect against a tyrannical government. See this link: http://dailycaller.com/2013/01/13/walter-williams-americans-misunderstand-the-point-of-the-second-amendment

You may have a claim for defamation of character. You would need to show that his comments had no truth to them and that you were damaged (fired from work, lost a prospective job, lost money, etc) in some shape or form. Some attorney's might take your case on a contingent basis, where you don't pay anything unless they win the lawsuit. However, given the fact that you might not have a lot in damages, you will be hard pressed to find an attorney who would take your case.

Its difficult to say exactly what you are facing. There are a lot of variables that have to be taken into account. Typically the careless driving charge is not a criminal offense so there will be no jail time imposed on that count. The suspended license can be anywhere from a second degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 60 days in the county jail to a third degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison. The degree of the suspended license charge depends upon a number of variables that...