How can I find out if my marriage was legalized ?

If you never divorced your estranged spouse before remarrying, your current marriage is void in the eyes of the law. While it is preferable for...

Any time you are facing the possibility of a conviction of a crime, either by a plea or a trial, you should consult with and be represented by an...

If a defendant does not show up for a protection order preliminary hearing after they were served what happens?

You admit in your first sentence that her sister served you. If that sister is 18 years or over and not a party to your action and you were served...

Do i have custody of my 3 yr old daughter if shes been living with me since she was 2 weeks old with no custody agreement?

In the absence of a written agreement or order of a court, both of you have the same legal rights as one another. You could arguably and truthfully...

The uncontested divirce packet on the New York Courts website has corresponding instructions for each field on each form. If that doesn't help...

Can a lawyer can be disbarred for engaging in murder with a client?

Yes. The lawyer not only can be disbarred, he/she can also be arrested and sent to prison for the conduct in your hypothetical.

How do I know if the summons I was served is legitimate?

Take a cooy of the summons and picture id to the coubty clerk's office at the courthouse designated on the summons and ask them to confirm if the...

Can I get deported for driving without my license sitting in the passenger seat?

Unless you were arrested or given a summons/ticket, i don't see why you have to go to court. As counsel pointed out, there is nothing illegal about...

Your attorney should file a motion requesting that the Court compel the District Attorney to provide you a copy of the video tape in their...

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I know that government employees, such as law enforcement officers, may lie as a means to an end for eliciting information for i

A law enforcement officer may only enforce those laws in effect in their juridiction. If an officer seeks for you to conform your conduct in any...