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I have a default warrant out of CT and I'm wondering if this warrant will show up nationwide?

Lauren's answer | Answered on April 27, 2012

The warrant is a warrant for your arrest. Usually, judges do not automatically take you into custody unless the probation officer is asking for a...

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Do you think this is blackmail?

Lauren's answer | Answered on April 27, 2012

I agree with attorney Poulson. I cannot tell which entity you are, but there is no threat and no blackmail. There is a statement of the law...

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I was unjustly fired,and was able to collect.She has slandered me so no one wants to hire me.Do I need proof of this?

Lauren's answer | Answered on April 27, 2012

Yes, you do need proof of slander in order to bring a lawsuit. And the burden of proof would be on you. There are two things you'd need to prove:...

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For a small claims trial will the Clerk Magistrate sit at the bench and wear a robe?

Lauren's answer | Answered on April 25, 2012

The only people who wear robes in court are judges. Clerk magistrates are not judges, therefore the clerk magistrate at your trial will not be in...

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I have a disablity in which i cannot drive at night. our new store manager cut my hours because i cannot work at night.

Lauren's answer | Answered on April 25, 2012

If you are disabled your job must make reasonable accommodations for you. As another attorney stated, these sorts of employment disability cases...

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What is the Massachusetts state pay per hour and also whats the law on for an hour and a half of work?

Lauren's answer | Answered on April 25, 2012

I do not understand what you are asking. If you want to know the Massachusetts minimum wage, it's currently $8/hr. If you want to know the law in...

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Will my bail increase?

Lauren's answer | Answered on April 24, 2012

Yes, it is possible. I'd have to know more about your case to speculate whether raising it is likely. But $3500 is fairly high for district court...

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When will I get final court documents for a ruling of "dismissed prior to arraignment"

Lauren's answer | Answered on April 24, 2012

I believe I answered this question a few days ago. Here is what I said then: I have never heard of a court sending documentation of dismissal...

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I work for a state agency and my employer wants to change the hours that I work. Can they do this.

Lauren's answer | Answered on April 24, 2012

You need to speak with a Massachusetts employment attorney. There may well be employment rules or regulations that are unique and specific to our...

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How can I ask immigration for forgiveness for my fiance if he was deported?

Lauren's answer | Answered on April 24, 2012

Your fiance is toast. The bar is permanent. No forgiveness will even be entertained, much less allowed.

Lauren Craig Redmond's Answers (804)

I have a default warrant out of CT and I'm wondering if this warrant will show up nationwide?

Do you think this is blackmail?

I was unjustly fired,and was able to collect.She has slandered me so no one wants to hire me.Do I need proof of this?

For a small claims trial will the Clerk Magistrate sit at the bench and wear a robe?

I have a disablity in which i cannot drive at night. our new store manager cut my hours because i cannot work at night.

What is the Massachusetts state pay per hour and also whats the law on for an hour and a half of work?

Will my bail increase?

When will I get final court documents for a ruling of "dismissed prior to arraignment"

I work for a state agency and my employer wants to change the hours that I work. Can they do this.

How can I ask immigration for forgiveness for my fiance if he was deported?