Is a divorce a lawsuit? By that I mean if you are in a divorce, must you be served in person by the person filing the divorce?
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Answered on October 20, 2017
Yes, a divorce is a lawsuit. Yes, you must be served, either personally, or by some other means approved by the court. Your daughter needs an...
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Was recently charged with a domestic aggravated battery person felony. Might lose everything if not aquitted of the charges
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Answered on October 20, 2017
Sorry you are in this situation. I think you really do know what to do, but just to spell it out for you clearly, you have two options. One, put...
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Is it legal.to date a 17 year old when your 14?
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Answered on October 20, 2017
"Dating" is not illegal. Sexual contact, including intercourse, presents several potential problems. It is a bad idea. There is a lot of risk...
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When dealing with a lawyer don't you sign the waiver for them to represent you before you pay them?
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Answered on October 19, 2017
It is a common business practice for criminal defense attorneys to seek payment in advance of entering any court appearance or engaging in any...
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I was acquitted of my gun charged because I had a handgun in the center counsel what a loaded clip and then a rifle in the back
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Answered on October 18, 2017
I suggest you ask your lawyer. You are extremely lucky.
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CCan I still go to Jail??
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Answered on October 18, 2017
I cannot say for certain, but I suspect that you can resolve this without jail. You need to hire an attorney in the state where this happened, and...
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How can I go about figuring out if the health and safety of a facility is worth reporting?
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Answered on October 17, 2017
You could contact the local ACLU and bring a complaint. The ACLU has a prison project that addresses these issues, but it's a slow process. You...
If you plead not guilty and are found guilty do you automatically get the death penalty?
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Answered on October 16, 2017
A not guilty plea does not automatically mean that there will be a trial, nor does it mean that a death sentence is guaranteed upon conviction. ...
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Reverse guilty plea - my public defender exaggerated my grandma's health - saying on death bed -> I must plea guilty -> She Fine
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Answered on October 16, 2017
I don't see a question here. I see you blaming your lawyer because you pleaded guilty. If you want to try to withdraw your guilty plea, you can...
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What type of attorney do we need?
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Answered on October 16, 2017
You get the charges reduced/defended by hiring the best criminal defense attorney you can afford. It's not going to be cheap, but it's an...
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