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My intellectual property was copied would an attorney be willing to take my case on contingency basis

You will need to convince a lawyer that you have both the law and facts on your side. Plus, there needs to be enough money.

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Can a noise voilation ticket be issued the next day.

Unfortunately, many police are rude most of the time. It is worth the bother to complain and dispute the charge.

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Do I need to trademark each individual postcard design I create for my stationery business?

You should not use the "R" with the circle around it unless the mark is federally registered. Also, don't confuse trademark registration with copyright registration. An artistic design might better be protected via copyright registration, depending on how it is being used.

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I was in the hospital 5 months ago, and submitted financial assistance forms several times and kept in contact with them...

Most hospitals will accept payment plans if the patient is making an effort to pay a bill.

Someone found guilty for aggravated sexual assault of a minor? Any chance for an appeal to reverse the verdict or a mistrial?

Anybody who is charged with a crime in entitled to a fair trial and "due process." If important evidence was somehow hidden that could have helped you, a Court of Appeals would want to know about that in a timely fashion.

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Can the police require that under age passangers in a car without a drunk driver submit to breathalizer?

They can request her to take the test. However the portable machines are not very realiable. If the only evidence is the portable machine results, they have a weak case. I will still suggest you hire a lawyer.

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Intellectual property law

Many states impose a duty of loyalty on employees, which could help you. Also, many states have adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act - which could help with your trade secrets.

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Can you be extradited from one state to another for misdemeanor?

While it can happen, it is rare. The only such types of cases I have seen this happen include DUI and child support.

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My son has been arrested on drug charges. I can not afford to get him a lawyer should he request a court appointed one?

Yes, he should try to get a court-appointed lawyer. The court will probably inquire as to the income of the household he lives in, then make a decision.

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I need a pro bono criminal defense attorney for misdemeanor warrant in Orange County, CA. Please help...

I am not sure about the question. Were you convicted? Was taking classes a condition of probation? Assuming we are dealing with misdeameanors, chances are the California authorities are not going to pursue a case like this very often. If I understand the question, for you to get in more trouble, California would probably need to obtain a conviction for a probation violation which they probably would not pursue.

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