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  1. Court papers say "Bench warrant probation revocation " and another case 'bench warrant DEJ program" what will happen?

    - San Jose, CA

    The judges in Santa Clara County may allow your son to stay in DEJ if he can provide a legitimate reason for the delay....

  2. What are my rights after getting into a car accident while running a work- related errand while pregnant with no report

    - Tampa, FL

    You have a potential negligence action and a workers comp claim. WC is optional. Your employer may have...

  3. We're applying for Green Cards for my in-laws. One is 65, the other 72. Will they qualify for free or very low healthcare?

    - Dublin, CA

    No. To qualify, one must have worked and contributed into the system for at least 10 years in the US.

  4. What is needed for Probation to be reinstated and avoid Jail time ?

    - San Jose, CA

    Santa Clara County DA's Office is notoriously "aggressive" in prosecuting DUI's and the courts offer stiff penalties....

  5. DUI settled but just got a letter stating I need to have car impounded.

    - Port Richey, FL

    Get ahold of your probation paperwork, is impoundment a condition? Then call your PD for guidance. If your PD...

  6. New concept for food presentation , restaurants could use, do not use yet .How do I protect this idea?

    - Oakley, CA

    This is more than a mere idea, it is a method of presenting food. A patent is the way to protect it if it is new,...

  7. I want know what are they doing June 1 is there going to be reform or what ?

    - Arlington, TX

    We are all hoping (and praying) that this time we really get immigration "reform" before the year is over. I have the...

  8. My mom is in California on a fugative hold for the state of MN how long can she be held in the Santa Clara County Jail

    - Santa Clara, CA

    There really is not a question in here. Is your mother being held on the FTA bench warrants out of MN or is she...

  9. Can I be sued for personal injury ($30,000), if the police report states no injuries?

    - Pompano Beach, FL

    Contact your carrier ASAP. You paid them to defend, now let them. Don't worry about the non medical opinion of a...

  10. Driver admitted to "couple of drinks" and looked at phone. Killed two pedestrians and injured third. Toxi pend. Charges?

    - Kissimmee, FL

    I can't tell if you are related to victim or driver by this post. Driver: is potentially facing 2 counts DUI...

  11. My wife's ex-husband has not paid any monies owed as declared in the divorce and mediation . We have filed contempt .

    - Chiefland, FL

    I agree that you have no standing to sue him for what you have chosen to do. However, your Wife certainly has the...

  12. Can i renew my ead after my case was administratively closed?

    - Redwood City, CA

    You should be able to continue to extend your I-765 after your case was administratively closed if you filed an...

  13. My employee contract has expired, has my non-compete expired, even though I am still getting paid?

    - Philadelphia, PA

    Before anybody can answer your questions, we would have to review a copy of the employment contract to see if there are...

  14. How can i get emancipated without my parents knowing until afterwards?

    - San Andreas, CA

    You would have to be able to show the court that you are capable of independence. Who is the email coming from? How did...

  15. I transfered 39,555 from my joint checking account with my ex-husband, who retired at 54, 3 ears and 7 months after our divorce.

    - New Port Richey, FL

    This question has been posted MANY times. I have answered it twice. I suggested then, and suggest now that you get a lawyer.

  16. Can a 18 year old take her biological parent to court for child support payments.

    - Jacksonville, FL

    Sadly, the simple answer is no. Once a child turns 18 and is self-supporting, he/she has no legal standing to sue a...

  17. Statue of limitation on debt in state of washington?

    - Olympia, WA

    I agree with Ms. Young, except that the statute of limitations is an affirmative defense. If you don't raise it at the...

  18. Can non custodial parent leave the child with grandmother throughout the whole month of his summer visitation?

    - Mission, TX

    Unless the order says otherwise or there is some risk of harm to the child there is no reason why the grandmother...

  19. DOMA/IMMIGRATION

    - Denver, CO

    If DOMA is struck down and USCIS begins treating same-sex couples the same as heterosexual couples then you will still...

  20. Short Sale...how can I know if or when the bank approve the sale...

    - Lake Worth, FL

    Your are in the same situation as every other short sale buyer. You, the seller, the seller's attorney, and the real...

  21. What are my nephews chances of winning a self defense case in oregon?

    - Portland, OR

    He is not "screwed" but he is in a serious situation that has huge consequences for the rest of his life. Just like you...

  22. Self-Directed 401K LLC

    - Santa Clara, CA

    What you are asking about is a complete nightmare. It is very easy to get into serious ERISA violations with these...

  23. Same sex couple confused with immigration reform bill and DOMA. Please advise...

    - Eden Prairie, MN

    It is not certain but if the Supreme Court strikes down DOMA then Immigration may start recognizing same-sex marriages...

  24. In a criminal case is there any way to get a different judge if you feel he is being or could be bias

    - Lubbock, TX

    Unless the judge openly expresses his/her opinion regarding your or your fiancee's guilt, that is where the cases will...

  25. My probation has been terminated and I had adjudication withheld and have no priors. Can I legally purchase a firearm now?

    - Spring Hill, FL

    Yes, you can legally purchase a firearm.

  26. My lawyer want me to setle for 25000 for a head injury brain damage it include 11000 temporary disability and 5000 for future ca

    - San Diego, CA

    Doesn`t pass the smell test for me since brain injuries are some of the most severe. But, no one here has all the facts...

  27. Serving a Subpoena on AVVO To Identify Poster

    - Los Angeles, CA

    Avvo is prohibited from releasing such information under federal law without the requester first obtaining a court...

  28. What happens if I change lawyers....case pending 4 yrs....not doing anything.....

    - Brooklyn, NY

    You have a serious injury as a matter of law. You need an aggressive lawyer, a new lawyer. Speak to a new local lawyer...

  29. Should I have filled a personal injury accident report out after tripping/falling in a dimly lit mall parking garage?

    - Los Angeles, CA

    you should seek medical attention and contact the mall yourself to follow-up. contact the security and see if you can...

  30. Should i seek a real estate attorney?

    - Corona, CA

    Thats an issue for the landlord. That said, you issue is a family law one for support.

  31. Been charged with theft 2 what can I do?

    - Medford, OR

    The guys are right - get a good local lawyer prior to going to court. You may be able to keep this off your record and...

  32. Is a testamentary trust beneficiary predeceasing testator treated like a surviving beneficiary disclaiming interest?

    - Richmond, VA

    The death of a testamentary trust beneficiary before the testator is treated the same as when heirs die before they can...

  33. Friend drove my car and got red light camera ticket and he is not in this country anymore state : california

    - San Jose, CA

    they may issue you a ticket but sounds like they will not be able to prove you were driving the car. the ticket goes...

  34. Can active duty serviceman file suit against mental health doctor in Fed. District Court for wrong doing?

    - Portland, OR

    This is not really a criminal defense question although there is not a great practice area for this. I'm putting it as...

  35. Can Amazon.com or the person who posted a book review full of blatantly false information be sued for defamation?

    - Eugene, OR

    Defamation claims are very difficult and potentially expensive. Even if you win, you will have spent a lot of money to...

  36. My Work Comp Doc is threatening me. He told me that I will get no disability money if he puts me on permanent work restriction.

    - San Diego, CA

    There are many reasons why your doctor may be saying these things, but if the relationship is broken, you should...

  37. Consideration as 2nd DWI solely based on My own testimony

    - Jersey City, NJ

    Your question is fair and requires a deeper discussion. Yes, as some other attorneys pointed out you should never lie....

  38. I was in the FBI office and was accused of being a KKK member but never was. Can I fight that?

    - Houston, TX

    Interesting story. I as far as I could tell, you have nothing to defend against. It is not illegal to belong to the...

  39. I'm going to have a third surgery on same shoulder, not sure I will be able to do the heavy lifting my job requires! what to do.

    - Chino Hills, CA

    If you can`t do your job it`s probably time to look for something safer. Outside of workers compensation, an employer...

  40. I'm on probation for my 3rd DUI, no violations, all court ordered requirements completed. Can I get my license back much earlier

    - Jamestown, NY

    Unfortunately many of these questions depend on the situation and your complete background. Without that info an...

  41. Can my boyfriend obtain U.S. residency if I were to marry him in the U.S. or Mexico?

    - Fresno, CA

    If you are a citizen, you may be able to sponsor him for a green card after you get married in Mexico. However, first...

  42. 9 yrs ago the police gave me some firearms back and now are saying one of them is stolen, can I be charged for theft?

    - Vancouver, WA

    My colleagues offer good advice. Don't talk about the matter with police, or really anyone else for that matter. You...

  43. Do I need a written contract when hiring a lawyer to sell my house?

    - Long Branch, NJ

    This is a shame. Anytime an attorney is retained by an individual they need to be advocates for their needs or drop...

  44. I prank called someone and impersonated a police over the phone claiming that there was a burglary in their house

    - New York, NY

    I advise you to call an Avvo attorney like myself and have them call the police to see if there is an I card or warrant....

  45. More work, less pay, No raise & passed up on job promotion. While being a Loyal & Hardworking employee for the past 8 years.

    - Houston, TX

    Do you four perform the same job duties as the other 14 employees? What about the one salaried non-white employee? What...

  46. Can my landlord charge me for a broken smoke detector after it has been in use for over 3 years?

    - Alma, MI

    If you did not break the smoke detector or tamper with it, then you should not be responsible for it, any more than you...

  47. Does it help to move up the arraignment date "to get in good standing and show you just want to put it behind you"?

    - Los Angeles, CA

    Moving the court date will not help "get in good standing" (whatever that means). If you are interested in having the...

  48. Second DNA Request

    - Sacramento, CA

    If you want to know why another request for DNA is being made, ask your brother's lawyer. Usually, the prosecutor is...

  49. I think this would be family law...I wanted to know if anything could be done about sister withholding deceased mother property

    - Inglewood, CA

    It sounds like you have enough cause to sit with a probate attorney and go over your mothers estate. If your mother...

  50. What is the age of consent for gay sex?

    - Austin, TX

    In Texas the age of consent for all sex is 17 unless the older individual is employed at the school where the 17 year...

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