Two questions: Do I have to pay my lawyer if the deal didn't go through & Can a lawyer sue me for writing a bad comment?

I agree with my colleagues regarding the fact that it depends on the retainer agreement you entered into with him which should specify how much, if...

Do I have to attend pretrial hearing

Depends on what the pre-trial meeting is for, the type of case, in which court the case is venued and whether you are represented by counsel or...

Name correction for adult

File a Petition for a Name Change with the Court. Part of the process involves putting the public at large on notice of your intent to change your...

I have 4 points on my license already and I got pulled over for speeding yesterday. The police officer have me careless driving

You certainly can go to court and request a plea bargain involving having the 2 point violation moved to a different violation that is 0 points. It...

Is signing a release for your own medical records and having another employee print them, breaking the HIPPA law?

You did not violate hipaa laws. However, as my colleague suggests, you may have violated internal policy and could have an employment law issue on...

It is legal to have a consensual dating relationship between a 16 year old and 18 year old which would include living in the same house. Like my...

Is a violation of the 'Move over law" a non-payable offense in NJ? Does this mean I have to appear in court?

No points associated with the charge. However, you need to appear if the ticket indicates non-payable offense on its' face. The computer won't let...

DO NOT go back in that store! Because of the form that you likely signed, you risk being arrested for trespass if you are caught back in the store....

What are the chances for an 18 year old not to be sent to prison for being arrested for selling marijuana?

It is quite likely he won't go to jail so long as he shows up to his court appearance. Consult with a local criminal defense attorney who will...

Do I have to keep paying my student loans if my carrier has no record of them?

I agree with my colleagues that this loan has not miraculously disappeared. It will turn up at some point when a credit search is run on you if and...