Am I going to go to jail? Do I need a lawyer?

We have already answered your question. You will likely not go to jail and, if it is your first arrest, probably be able to get out of it without a...

Representing self in lawsuit and a hearing for damages is set. Do I still have time to submit an 'answer' to defend my position?

You should have filed an answer shortly after you were served. You are likely in default now which is why the HID was scheduled. Such is the...

Am I going to jail?

We answered this same question lastnight. You probably won't be receiving a jail sentence or even a conviction which is why it is extremely...

Am I expecting jail time?

With criminal charges it is certainly possible. For you it might not be probable due to your lack of a record. You really shold hire an attorney to...

NEED HELP WITH FILING FOR AN APPEAL FOR MURDER.

It's too late to file an appeal. There could be other postconviction remedies, such as habeas available, but after 21 years, it will be very...

Can Dcf continue to have custody of your children even if cases of child abuse has been cleared.

DCF must have a court order to extend the removal of children beyond the 96 hour hold--that would be an order of temporary custody (OTC). Criminal...

Appellate Work. I am looking for a good lawyer that does Appellate Work on Civil Family Cases.

I handle civil appeals. Feel free to contact me or use Avvo to find an appellate attorney.

Subpoena during divorce?

If you were served with a valid subpoena, you must appear at the time, place and date specified. If you do not, the issuing party could seek a...

I take it you are the plaintiff. To claim a hearing in damages you file a certificate of closed pleading--a form is available on the judicial...

Debt sent to collection agencies. What now?

You should file an appearance and a response pleading as soon as possible if judgment has not entered. If judgment did enter, you should move to...