Can a green card holder charged with shoplifting misdemeanor ask for diversion without a lawyer?

Get an immigratioin lawyer involved ASAP. I know enough about immigration law to be dangerous but I recall going to a seminar where it was said the...

Can someone file assault charges on me if they were at my house and trying to take my property?

Yes. Anyone who comes to court and describes what is, in their opinion, criminal conduct can obtain a complaint. If you have defenses, as it seems...

Can someone be convicted with only the proof of the minor saying she dated the guy? he is being accused of sexual assult..

If the case goes to trial and a jury believes what the minor has said then your fiance can get convicted. Apparently she is saying he touched her...

Your lawyer doesn't make the decision to waive your rights. You do. If you don't understand what your lawyer is doing be sure to talk to him....

Is there any to see a lawyers history of success

No. Cases are different. A lawyer who takes impossible cases and wins 10% may be much better that the lawyer who cherry picks slam dunks and wins...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy & calculatingincome. Due 2retirement accts (I think)my W2 has Gross income then higher # for medicare wages

The means test is customarily calculated by reference to your last six months pay stubs. One would not use a W-2 for this purpose. BTW - Filing an...

I have about 300,000 worth of debt lost a house and car and a few loans and credit cards only income is social security disabilt

With $300k in debt you are probably going to have to file for bankruptcy at some point. You may be able to hold off, since you do not have assets,...

We have about $40,000. in unsecured debt and havent been able to pay any of our bills for around 6 months now. We cant afford a

Creditors can sue you, obtAin a judgement and then us eit to grab a bank account or seize a car. Your state's law will define what they can do,

Can my ex legally get my home after a chapter 7? And, is she legally entitled to it through a through a divorce?

This really isn't a bankruptcy question. Talk to your divorce lawyer. Although, as other have noted, why she would want a condo that is under water...

I am filing a bankruptcy petition. I own a house with my husband as tenants by the entirety. However, the loan secured by the

What did you do wrong? Lots of things! It is unlikely if you are on the deed that you were not required to sign the mortgage. Check the mortgage in...