What do I do if the defense does not supply an Answer in a timely manner?

First, if things are mailed on the date sue, that is timely service unless there is a court order saying something must be in your hands by a date...

Selected as the best answer

Is it possible for a lawyer to offer to handle a legal matter for a flat fee and if so doesn't that lengthen legal actions?

If a lawyer is handling a case on a flat fee, the lawyer would want to get the case over as soon as possible. Because its a flat fee, the lawyer...

Pink summons trespass 140.05

I doubt the case will be outright dismissed unless the officer did not fill out the back side of the court's copy of the summons properly. You...

No. Hire a traffic court attorney if you want to fight the ticket. Your proposed defense is not going to prevail.

Most stores cooperate with the DA as a deterent to future criminals.

My son was charged with disorderly persons conduct for underage gambling at a casino in New Jersey.

I suggest you post this on the New Jersey page.

I don't think the California lawyer knows the specifics of New York law and I think he is wrong. As a second felony offender charged with a...

Criminal background check

I think everything shows up on a law enforcement job background check. I happen to read the sealing statute and there is an exception for this very...

If I mail a money order of 25$ for a open container in the park will it dismiss my case?

If this was in NYC, I don't think the Court will acept a guilty plea by mail because all crimes in NYC Parks are misdemeanors by law. Therefore,...

What option(s) do I have for legal recourse?

It sounds like you have explored all of your options to no avail. If your grandmother will not voluntarily give you your property back, you will...