Theft is a "specific intent" crime. That means that the State must prove that you 1) knew that the property belonged to another and 2) you took...

I did a seminar on this for the Navy. A service member has an absolute right to avail themselves of the protections of the Federal Bankruptcy Code...

Why do the DEA and federal investigators take so long to prosecute drug offenders?

As a general rule, Federal Criminal investigations are much more exacting and meticulous than local or State criminal investigations. Federal Law...

I bought a home 9 yrs ago thru usda rural development tried selling realized was upside down can I file bankrupsy?

If there is no equity in your home then it will not be administered as an asset in your bankruptcy case. If you are considering moving out of the...

What is the procedure to request the court to reinstate a cause of action that was dismissed? Is there a deadline to do so?

You can file a motion for reconsideration or reinstatement accompanied by a very specific affidavit setting forth the facts and a written brief...

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Somebody backed up his car into me while I was stopped to pick up my daughter in fire lane. Can I claim damages from other party

You both are! There are reasons why certain zones are off limits for parking. That being said, you can always make a claim through the other...

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How can I get a copy of my own record? 1 charge was dropped and 1 says, "Declined to prosecute" - what does that all mean?

" Declined to prosecute" means that the prosecuting attorney either did not believe that he could sustain his burden of proof to obtain a...

Can sending a request letter to a judge and/or prosecutor for dismissal of restitution help, if I feel the judgment was unfair

No. That would not be the proper procedure. If you would like the Court to reconsider it's ruling you should hire an attorney and make a motion for...

My boyfriend failed a drug test for probation and has a warrant. What should he do? Can he avoid jail time?

He should immediately retain an attorney and make arrangements to surrender himself to the police for processing. There will most likely be a...