How hard is it to fire an attorney who never returns phone calls without paying the 1/3 contingency fee?

It depends on how the retainer agreement {contract} was written. You may be responsible for paying him for the work he has already performed as...

If a 16 year old girl hangs out with a 22 year old boy can he go to jail if the parents find out

Endangering the Welfare of a Child: If he knowingly acts in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental or MORAL welfare of a...

My boyfriend says he filled an fraud annulment

doesnt sound like fraud based on what you have presented here.

I live in NYC. I have been receiving anonymous, threatening letters typed & mailed thru USPS...these letters r from a neighbor

Yes, it is illegal to send letters to someone threatening their safety. You can report it to the police even if you do not have certain proof...

Did my estranged husband violate the T.O.P ?

While it might technically be a violation of the OoP, it would be very difficult for the ADA to prove this case unless the husband's friend...

I was caught shoplifiting, was given an appearance ticket, and the officer never signed the ticket. What will happen?

As long as the appearance ticket has the date, time and location of where you are supposed to appear, his signature is irrelevant. You will likely...

Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief 4th, Guilderland, NY. What are possible punishments?

Pretty thorough answers so far but there is one possible punishment that wasn't raised. Given that you label this incident a road rage incident, I...

How old do i have to be to date a male that is 23 in the state of New York?

Obviously dating is less of a problem than sex but the sexual age of consent is 17 in New York not 18 as the first poster intimated. Even New...

Summonses are considered minor and usually the 5 year waiting period is from the last arrest. You weren't fingerprinted or arrested if they just...

Summonses are considered minor and usually the 5 year waiting period is from the last arrest. You weren't fingerprinted or arrested if they just...

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