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  1. How can I reactivate my Global Entry Card after a DUI conviction? How long do I have to wait?

    - Torrance, CA

    The Global Entry Card is designed to facilitate entry to the Unites States for pre-approved travelers, and USCBP makes...

  2. What is penalties for leaving the scene of accident and property damage?

    - Jacksonville, IL

    Report it and the penalty will be reduced or possibly dropped. Stephen L. Hoffman Law Office of Stephen L. Hoffman...

  3. My sister got a petition from husband whom she is separated from for more than one year, is seeking special relief for exclusiv

    - Darby, PA

    It is an important point that my colleague brings up below: possession vs. ownership. While you may not want to set...

  4. I am a U.S Citizen, how can I help legalize my parents in the United States now that I am 21 years of age?

    - Pasco, WA

    I agree with Ms Seifert. I would add, then, that if either of your parents has a parent who is a US citizen or...

  5. Can I Sue the federal prison if my brother died under their care?

    - Chicago, IL

    There are two potential claims here. If the facts support a showing that prison staff members were deliberately...

  6. Falsely accused of child molestation

    - San Diego, CA

    The biggest issue with any appeal is that since your father voluntarily pled to the charges, it is assumed that he...

  7. Prove up date questions; did he perjure himself?

    - Algonquin, IL

    the pregnancy question is only for the female member of the partnership, if she is pregnant, then there is a...

  8. Taking the kids out of state to a cabin with stepfather and not parent

    - Minneapolis, MN

    You need to have an attorney review the decree to determine your best course of action. If you have a mediation clause,...

  9. Is there an affordable way to protect intellectual property (for inventions/new products)?

    - New York, NY

    All the things you have stated you will do will actually decrease your chances of getting a patent on your idea....

  10. Could I be able to skip the 3 days nuisance notice and go straight to 5 days unlawful detainer?

    - Las Vegas, NV

    The reason for the eviction is not clear. HOWEVER, If the reason for the eviction is based upon the nuisance, you...

  11. Someone accidentally in 2007 saw a few pictures of a 15 year old girl, with clothes on, on the Internet.

    - Eure, NC

    Seeing fully clothed people on the internet is not a crime anywhere, regardless of their age.

  12. I have a civil judgement against me for $300,000. If I file bankruptcy, will I still need to make payments against the judgement

    - Merced, CA

    I agree with atty Kokoszka. It certainly sounds like Chapter 7 BK is the way to go. Before you stop making the $500...

  13. Is there any way I can protect my child any legal rights do I have my boyfriend's spousal support cannot help support our child?

    - Reading, PA

    Unfortunately, your boyfriend will have to wait until October 2013 to move the divorce forward without his ex's consent....

  14. What would be considered negligence on the part of a softball coach?

    - Franklin, MA

    Negligence is the breach of a duty that is owed to another person that causes damage. So the coach would be negligent...

  15. I drive a company truck from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. does employer have to pay me until 5 p.m., even though i get clocked out at 4:30p.m.

    - Houston, TX

    The time you are required to begin working and the time you are permitted to leave the employer's premises are you...

  16. My step daughter had her rights severed 6 months ago in Phoenix, AZ. She is now in Sacramento, CA very well on her way to

    - Phoenix, AZ

    She needs to talk to the attorney that represented her in the original case wherein her rights were severed.

  17. Can my mom do the biometrics once and use it for two applications?

    - Tigard, OR

    You mom has to do whatever USCIS tells her to. She is the asker here. USCIS is the giver.

  18. I met all court obligations & now required by DMV ca to install IID If I don't do it & move to Arizona can I get a license.

    - Glendale, AZ

    In order to get a license in AZ you will need to get an IID installed on a vehicle registered to you, then play by the...

  19. Is 6 months too early to not hear back from USCIS regarding an I-130 application?

    - Flushing, NY

    Estimated processing times are as posted on the USCIS website.

  20. Is a typed notarized statement sufficient or should a "standard transfer of rights" be written up and reviewed by a lawyer?

    - Charlotte, NC

    As a <A href="http://www.franchisefoundations.com/franchiseattorney.html">franchise attorney</A> , this is a bit out of...

  21. Can I be found guilty based off hear say?

    - Pageland, SC

    You are correct that hearsay is generally not admissible in courts, however, judges and magistrates in municipal and...

  22. Jurisdiction challenge need help

    - Norfolk, VA

    You would need to speak with a child custody attorney in Missouri regarding the jurisdictional issues there. If the...

  23. Notice to provide voluntary paternity testing.

    - Belle Plaine, MN

    Your boyfriend will need to file an action with the court to establish paternity, custody, parenting time, and child...

  24. Undocumented immigrant arrested for no diver's license and improper left turn (no reckless driving) in cobb county Georgia.

    - Marietta, GA

    Most likely you'll be fine but I agree with my colleagues, it's better to have an attorney with you. Jean Sperling is a...

  25. How do I determine if I'm an independent contractor or an employee?

    - Naples, FL

    There are a number of factors that determine an independent contractor versus an employee. One would have to look at...

  26. Suffered 2nd degree burns at work

    - Greenwich, CT

    Consult a workman's comp attorney.

  27. What does RCW 10.92.020 (3)mean? How would you interpret "arrest or citation issued not in compliance is not enforceable"?

    - Aberdeen, WA

    If citation/ticket isn't issued correctly or done as directly in a timely manner the ticket isn't enforceable. Good Luck

  28. The judge granted me to travel with my children oversea; but their father (my ex) does not sign a consent for passport.

    - Lansdale, PA

    I agree with my colleague below. Filing for contempt is your best course of action. Contempt tells the court 1) we have...

  29. Can law enforcement charge more then one person for the same evidence?

    - Vincennes, IN

    Of course. The same evidence would prove that the owner of property and/or the renter of the property were maintaining...

  30. I received documents (Request to Vacate) that are for another party and is not my court case. Should I report this to the Bar?

    - Phoenix, AZ

    You could also call the attorney's firm that sent them to you, inform them of the error, and let them know that you...

  31. Can she file this without real evidence?

    - Reading, PA

    I agree with my colleagues and write to share one additional piece of insight. When I have clients worried about the...

  32. Dog taken my Ex-Boyfriend

    - Bristol, TN

    If you didnt give him the dog, then its theft and you need to call the police. If you gave it to him and he wont...

  33. My landlord wont fix my air in my condo i rent and the unit is an old airconditioner with rust and is dripping water from vent

    - Las Vegas, NV

    It depends. If the air conditioning unit is not working at all, you can argue that its a failure to provide an...

  34. Is it possible to clear arrest records if no complaint was filed?

    - Phoenix, AZ

    I agree with my colleague - this is "possible" to answer your question. Likely, no. Easy, no. Cheap or free, no....

  35. What actions can I take to modify a court decision that violated my civil rights? Judge made final decision without notifying me

    - Corpus Christi, TX

    You need to immediately retain the service of an attorney before the deadline generally, with 30 days from the date...

  36. Once the Personal injury settlement claim and all releases are signed how long before I receive the check?

    - Worcester, MA

    I am in Washington State so do not know of any specific rules for Massachusetts. In Washington, there is no defined...

  37. My friend was out on bond on meth related charges he hasnt ben n no trouble in 12 yrs the feds pick up the case will he get bond

    - Memphis, TN

    If at all possible, you should hire an attorney tonight for him. He has a detention hearing and its going to be tough...

  38. My I94 has just expired. While resubmitting my I485, can I have my I94 extended or will the I485 application allow me be here?

    - Rosemead, CA

    I second attorney Caprrioti opinion. His plan sounds right on the money.

  39. I'm just now about to have surgery and am in the process of filing claim. This feels like blackmail and an invasion of privacy.

    - Alvin, TX

    I'm assuming you are presenting an injury claim to an insurance company, you are not represented by an attorney, and...

  40. I signed my mass personal injury claim release foms on 5/15/13 What happens next?

    - Worcester, MA

    You should receive the settlement funds within about 30 days, assuming that there are no liens. If there are liens,...

  41. My brother's wife is direct depositing Social S. checks into an account that her mother is a guardian of. Is this legal?

    - Southampton, PA

    From a practical perspective, does your brother know that his wife is perhaps taking advantage of the situation? Maybe...

  42. Notice to non-custodial parent if I'm going out of state with my son for 2 days?

    - Scranton, PA

    I agree with attorney Silverman. I typically advise my clients to provide the address and telephone number of where the...

  43. Do I have to pay for kids dr bill for him jumping into tailgate while it was closing?

    - San Ramon, CA

    Don't spend money for advice you already know to be true. Pay the bill and pray you don't get sued. You HO insurance...

  44. Dismissed without prejudice, "unlikely to get a conviction" dui arrest,.035 bac. Why would the case ever be re-opened?

    - Prescott, AZ

    With all due respect to my colleagues, you were not prejudiced because you were not put in jeopardy of a conviction, in...

  45. How can I help my boyfriend get the minimal charges for domestic basically drop down to nothing?

    - Georgetown, CO

    Mr. Bryans is correct. You can't. The horse has already been let out of the barn and now everything is in the DA's...

  46. My car was at a mechanic's shop & it was vandalized, items stolen. Is he financially responsible?

    - Redlands, CA

    You should definitely file a police report. Your ability to recover may depend on that. Then make a claim against his...

  47. Can I file a Cease and Desist letter against my in-laws for extortion?

    - Taylor, TX

    They have no right to take a car away that is registered to them? They have no right to decide what goes on in their...

  48. Should I sponsor my parents for green card?

    - Newark, NJ

    No, there is no free insurance for green card holders.

  49. Can i take someone to small claims over separate parts in my car?

    - Mililani, HI

    You probably have to include all your claims in one lawsuit. A consultation with an attorney is a good idea.

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