Ex-girlfriend from 23 years ago is trying to put a restraining order on me.

Retain counsel to represent you at the 209A hearing. An attorney could pull the court file and review the affidavit she filed when she tried to...

I have a magistrates hearing for a MIP and a disorderly house. The hearing is on the second day of a new job. Can I switch?

Hire an attorney, who will continue the clerk's hearing date for you to a date that you can make. The same attorney will present a defense at the...

Shoplifting, What will happen? What are my rights?

You have the right to remain silent about this case. Your refusing to answer questions posed to you by loss prevention or by the police cannot be...

Will my ex-husband automatically get probation when he is released from jail?

The ex will not necessarily be placed on probation when he is released from jail. It depends on how exactly his sentence is structured. He could...

Stole less them 100 dollars at walmart, just got a demand letter from the lawyer with 250 dollars fee should i pay for it?

Ignore the letter(s). They won't sue you because it will cost more to sue and then try to collect than they could hope to collect. Not paying the...

How much would it cost to seal a 2-year old domestic violence arrest record in court? Charges were misdemeanors and dismissed.

The fact that it was dismissed but is not older than 5 years since the dismissal means the sealing petition must be brought before a judge under...

Someone told me that you only have to pay 10% of someones Bail. Is this true? If so is it only in certain cases?

The amount of the cash bail that must be posted is 10% of the surety amount. For example, if the surety is $50,000, then the cash bail is $5000. To...

You face exposure from two sources for driving on a learner's permit without a licensed driver: the criminal penalties associated with driving...

An OUI is not a traffic violation. It is a crime that involves the use of a motor vehicle on a public way. It is also a misdemeanor. The CWOF...

A hardship license is a valid license to operate within the time period specified in the hardship license. For example, if your hardship license...