Is there jailtime for a first time petty theft offender accompanied by a 16year old?

There are diversionary programs that can help you both avoid jail and a criminal record. You need to qualify for the program, but if this is your...

Will I be drug tested at court for 2 larceny 6 and domestic with my sister after getting out of rehab previous day?

The court may make drug testing a condition of your release or probation if you plead or are found guilty. While jail is always possible, there are...

If you have a paid/closed collection account, do you have to wait the full seven years for it to be completely removed?

Federal law does require such items to come off of your credit report after 7 years, however, there is no law that requires it to be reported for 7...

Is there a stipulation on when a public defender gets to defend an inmate?

Your daughter should have had a public defender, at least for her arraignment. I don't have enough facts to know for certain, but I am assuming...

I can not advise you to plead not guilty (Saving a day in court) or guilty without more information. However, if you plead not guilty you will get...

What happen if i foreclose on rental property ho have HELOC

I agree with both previous answers. There may be multiple options available to protect your home and get out from under the rental property....

Bankruptcy and Your Credit Report

There is actually no law that says a bankruptcy has to stay on your credit report for 10 years or other debts have to stay on for 5 years. The Fair...

Can I request proof of charges and purchases on a charged off credit card debt purchased by a debt buyer?

You do have the right to demand relevant information be produced, such as all billing statements and the original application. Without more...

Can my money be garnished to pay my mother's debts?

Disability payments are usually protected from creditors. I am not an SSI expert, but it sounds as though your mother is acting in a fiduciary...