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Do I appeal the original motion to open a summary process agreement or the amended motion filed 2 days later?
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Answered on June 01, 2019
You would appeal whichever motion was denied because that is the operative pleading. Trial courts have considerable discretion in opening a...
Can a 18 year old date a 16 year old?
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Answered on May 25, 2019
There's no age minimum for dating. But you probably mean more than just going to the movies. In Connecticut the agent of consent is 16. As long as...
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Court case is sealed but info about my arrest showed up in newspaper online after it was sealed. Is this allowed?
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Answered on May 25, 2019
Yes. A sealing order applies only to access to the court file, not the information. You can ask the newspaper to remove your information but they...
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I missed my court date today charged for turning right at a red light?
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Answered on May 22, 2019
It's possible the court will send you a Bail Commissioner's Letter informing you of the new date. It's also possible that the file was closed out...
Can DCF take an unborn child from mother, when mother is a surrogate?
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Answered on May 22, 2019
The short answer is Yes. DCF can remove any child if it is likely that the child will be in danger. Surrogacy is a very complicated and still...
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How do I file a motion to include ambulance records during pretrial?
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Answered on May 16, 2019
Typically you would subpoena records to a trial or other hearing for which they would be used. I suggest reading the Connecticut Practice Book and...
Can the DCF take my child because i had a drink
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Answered on May 16, 2019
It is unlikely that a court would grant an order of temporary custody (OTC) for someone drinking alcohol without getting drunk or it being a...
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Can I motion for a telephonic hearing in Connecticut?
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Answered on May 15, 2019
No. You will have to appear in person for court events. You can hire an attorney who can talk to the State's Attorney and attempt to resolve the...
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Should I report my ex for not applying sunscreen on my kids?
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Answered on May 13, 2019
You should probably just talk to him about this and make sure it doesn't happen again. This was likely an accident and not anything intentional...
What can happen if someone returns to a store (Target) after shoplifting without getting caught?
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Answered on May 05, 2019
Yes, if the store identifies her, it can call the police. Additionally, if they can identify her another way, they could go to the police who can...
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