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  1. In Maryland, i'm 17 and my boyfriend's 22 and i'm pregnant. Could my boyfriend get charged?

    - Frederick, MD

    Not for this one, but yes for the first.

  2. I was terminated without no ing do to an injury on the an had surgery i had to get a worker comp lawyer now i find out

    - Baytown, TX

    You might have a claim under the disability laws, if you employer failed to offer a reasonable accommodation for your...

  3. My case has been assigned to OMNI effective 5/10/13 what does that mean.

    - Huntington Beach, CA

    OMNI is the OC Courts monitoring calendar. It means the Superior Court is not currently involved with the case, either...

  4. My friends and I owe money to a debt collect co, split 3 ways. I'm the only one paying. Can the co. or I serve them legal papers

    - San Francisco, CA

    If you did not get a written agreement from the debt collector that if you paid the agreed amount, it would be payment...

  5. Can we legally get an extension on an eviction if we can't find a place to live.

    - Merrick, NY

    Dear Merrick Tenant: Did you know when you had your day in Court that the Court could condition a stay of execution...

  6. Is my lawyer being unethical

    - Austin, TX

    I will say that I don't think it is appropriate for a lawyer to ignore a client for 30 days. That said, depending on...

  7. Under Code of Virginia law can a interlock system be installed in a car before a person is issued a restricted drivers license

    - Richmond, VA

    The Interlock device is a commercial commodity. It is distributed by private vendors and is indeed expensive -...

  8. Will my brother have to pay taxes?

    - Streator, IL

    Mr. Gottlieb is correct that it may have been better for the transfer of the home to take place after death. Also, it...

  9. Thanks for all of you. how much should i earn in order to be able to sponsor my brother who has wife and 3 kids? i am US citizen

    - Garland, TX

    Go to uscis.gov, click on Forms, and then click on I-864P.

  10. Wages.....Pay Structure......Employment.

    - Houston, TX

    As Mr. Steed says, your employer is required to pay you time and a half after 40 hours. If your employer has a pay...

  11. Can I file a bar complaint against a lawyer?

    - Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Attorneys are expected to follow our ethics rules, this is true, but not everything is a violation of these rules....

  12. PC32

    - Sacramento, CA

    Depends on seriousness of the underlying crime. But all the cases I've handled where my client was facing a PC 32...

  13. I am in uncollectible status right now how long does it last and why does the IRS still send me statements to pay.

    - Houston, TX

    The answers by my colleagues are correct. Getting representation is the best course of action. But, if you cannot,...

  14. I plead guilty to a m3 possession of cocaine charge at the bucks county PA court house in a negotiated guilty plea in 2011.

    - Perkasie, PA

    Unfortunately, m3 offenses cannot be expunged. You could hope for a pardon in several years. Until then, you may have...

  15. Out of state warrant, and breached bond?

    - Longview, TX

    Your husband should consult a criminal attorney and an immigration attorney. This is not something you should handle...

  16. What are my husband's rights as a step-parent if the noncustodial parent has no legal rights, no custody and no visitation?

    - Fort Lewis, WA

    Your husband has no legal right to the children. Without an adoption, only a biological parent can assert parental...

  17. What should an attorney do when a client asks him to cover up a murder?

    - Copperas Cove, TX

    You are writing a paper or answering an exam question? In that case, you need to do your own research. But I will...

  18. How would my boyfriend go about getting physical custody of his son, who is in another state. Does he have a chance?

    - Kent, WA

    He would have to go to that state and hire an attorney. Each state's laws are different when it comes to these issues.

  19. Is not taking off from the stoplight fast enough probable cause

    - Fremont, CA

    Unfortunately, that is enough to stop for reasonable suspicion of driving under the influence. Put the officer to the...

  20. How to

    - El Cajon, CA

    As my colleague noted, these questions are not connected so there is no way to know if the original attorney will see...

  21. Thanks for all. What will happen for the current applicants if CIR passes? I did fill I-130 for my siblings just on May 2013.

    - Carrollton, TX

    We are all in the same boat - we all have to wait.

  22. King County(Wash.)Superior Court judicial ethics problem.

    - Seattle, WA

    I have to agree with my colleague. Though it makes sense to think a statement from the alleged victim would be enough,...

  23. I'm being sued for copyright infringement. Should I pay or get a lawyer?

    - Irving, TX

    Yes, you should get a lawyer. No, you should not try any negotiating. That's a job for a lawyer.

  24. How long do I have to file a combined reply and response?

    - Phoenix, AZ

    Both deadlines apply. You have 15 days to file a reply to defendant's response and 30 days to respond to defendants...

  25. Attorney code of ethics

    - Bartlett, TN

    If an attorney sees another attorney violating an ethical rule, yes that attorney is required to report him. Not...

  26. Harassment charge against me for stopping a motorcycle driver from driving on my BRICK pavement in the city of Reading,pa.

    - Reading, PA

    Harassment requires proof of the defendant's intent to harass, annoy, or alarm another person. I don't have all the...

  27. What does a court look for when deciding custody of a child with parents who are minors?

    - Baltimore, MD

    In your question you imply you and the other parent are minors at 18 and 19 years of age. Not true. When you became...

  28. Ordered a food product via internet that had the Certified Organic Label on it when advertised. Company will not take it back

    - Temecula, CA

    Nope. You can sue. Assuming this food product is worth less than $10,000.00 you bring the claim in small claims court....

  29. What attorney do I need to file a case for coercion??

    - Willow Grove, PA

    You can retain an attorney who has experience with home owner associations. But most any attorney who has experience...

  30. I was unable to pay my dui fine and I believe their mite be a warrant for my arrest. how do I go about resolving this issue?

    - Montebello, CA

    Have someone pay the fine immediately. Hire an attorney to negotiate a way for you to resolve this warrant in front of...

  31. I got a ticket for marijuana with no charge and they said if I sign up for a class it will be drop what do I do?

    - Rock Hill, SC

    The ticket means you were charged with possession. You need to hire a lawyer or ask for a public defender to ask them...

  32. Can u find out if there was a search warrant on you?

    - Brooklyn, NY

    Highly unlikely. You can possibly find out about an outstanding bench warrant or arrest warrant, but doubtful regarding...

  33. I need help with understanding whether a contract for employment is legitimate and abides by the labor laws.

    - Boston, MA

    Talk to an immigration attorney first to make sure your visa / work you will be doing conforms to the law. Then ask...

  34. I violated my dui probation for old pictures I uploaded on facebook of me drinking from 2 years ago what could happen

    - Lakeland, FL

    You need a lawyer who knows what they are doing. I can handle your case, or any of the other attorneys who has answered....

  35. I was arrested for public drinking at the comcast center parking lot. Is this legal since its a private property venue?

    - Agawam, MA

    The parking lot of the Comcast Center is likely a public way, in that members of the general public have a right to...

  36. Is it possible to actually get charged with D.U.I. even if I was't drinking or doing drugs?

    - Union, SC

    Getting arrested for DUI is different than being guilty of DUI. You need to consult a good DUI lawyer in your area.

  37. SECTION 8 EFFECTS ON GREEN CARD MARRIAGE PETITION.

    - Cypress, TX

    You should consult an attorney. This site is to provide general answers to general questions, not to provide legal...

  38. Should i take to AOS interview( green card based on marriage) just whatever on the interview notice?

    - Fresno, CA

    If an attorney helped you file, contact him/her and make sure you have the correct documents. Minimum would be to...

  39. Lost/Mislaid Property Theft

    - Naperville, IL

    Judy gave the most important advice... DO NOT CONTACT THE POLICE... instead, contact Judy, or another criminal attorney,...

  40. What should I do if i got a DUI but blew a 0. they took me to the hospital for a drug screen and taken xanax the night b4

    - Union, SC

    I agree with Mr. Lively. You need an experienced DUI attorney. Rx drug duis are some of the most complex you definitely...

  41. Can I use a trademark as part of a domain name?

    - Memphis, TN

    Well, if you're itchin' fer a fight with the Major League Baseball folks, you might develop the Internet site you...

  42. Using PACER

    - Lewiston, ME

    The federal courthouses in your state may offer PACER access onsite. This is true in Vermont last time I checked and...

  43. What can i do if my lawyer didn't put in for my appeal in time.

    - Columbia, SC

    Regardless of whether it is state or federal you have options. In federal file a 2255. If it is state court file a...

  44. My ex wife has moved twice without giving me notice, can i get an emergency injuction on our mutual consent agreement?

    - Lafayette, LA

    What does your custody agreement say about what she can do or not do in terms of relocation w/o your consent? the devil...

  45. If someone is found not guilty for a crime against me can I be sued?

    - Crete, IL

    There are different types of orders of protection. Some are "No Contact" Orders and others are "No Unlawful Contact"...

  46. How long does it take to notify school district of a arrest? and how are they notified?

    - San Jose, CA

    It can be pretty quickly. I mean if we are talking rape or molest, I'd imagine the police would directly contact the...

  47. I need to stop a wage garnishment with filing for bankruptcy

    - Oakland, CA

    If you have actually filed BK, you or your attorney should send proof of such filing to the creditor garnishing your...

  48. Can a 20 year old date a 16 year old?

    - Mobile, AL

    In Alabama, the age of consent is 16. So, if you are 16 and have consensual sex with a 20 year old, no law has been...

  49. Is filing a false criminal complaint a violation of a harassment protection order?

    - Westfield, MA

    Filing a false police report is a crime separate and aside from the crime of violating a restraining order, but the...

  50. Missouri v. McNeely and implied consent

    - Fullerton, CA

    The McNeely ruling can apply to your case facts. Implied consent is not really consent in the constitutional sense....

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