Questions answered by Michael D. Litman

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Attorney for representation in a lawful use of a firearm for self defense.

Michael's answer | Answered on December 06, 2014

I don't think that there are any attorneys that "specialize" in self defense. There are definitely experienced criminal defense attorneys in the...

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If i win a criminal appeal in an appellate court, do i have to do the trial over again or does that appellate court make a new

Michael's answer | Answered on December 05, 2014

It depends on the reason the conviction was overturned, and on how the District Attorney's office is going to handle it. You should ask the...

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Just checked my brothers status of inmate and he had a court yesterday I could not attend his bail went fro 100000 to remaned

Michael's answer | Answered on December 05, 2014

Contact his attorney. He could have plead guilty, then the judge would have remanded him.

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Can you be held in jail for a warrant in a another state, even if the state holding you has no charges on you ?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 05, 2014

Yes, you can be held if there is a warrant from another state. That other state then has a certain amount of time to extradite you from NY before...

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What's a speedy trial? Who's there and what happens?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 04, 2014

Speedy trial laws are about the length of time a DA's office has to be ready forvtrial on a criminal matter, which varies based upon the level of...

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Is it legal for a school district to request car keys in turn to be given a classroom door key to maintain protocol of safety

Michael's answer | Answered on December 04, 2014

This is more of an employment law question, I am moving it to that section so you can get an appropriate answer.

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I need a lawyer to finish the ending of this very simple case for 1500 please

Michael's answer | Answered on December 03, 2014

We are not allowed to solicit business on this site. I recommend that you contact one of the lawyers that answers this or use the "find a lawyer"...

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Please I need to know what many time the D.A have to put indictment.

Michael's answer | Answered on December 03, 2014

It depends on the circumstances of the case. The DA's office has 6 months to indict someone. There are other procedures an attorney can use to try...

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If incorrect/non-investigation/NOT following due process by police/sheriff personnel constitute a Civil Rights Violation?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 03, 2014

One ofvthe things you need to establish a civil rights claim is to show damages: how have you been damaged by this activity. I think it would be...

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What to do about my civil demands letter?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 03, 2014

I advise my clients not to pay, and I send the "lawyer" a letter. If you do not pay, they will continue to harass you, but I have never seen them...

Michael D. Litman's Answers (1446)

Attorney for representation in a lawful use of a firearm for self defense.

If i win a criminal appeal in an appellate court, do i have to do the trial over again or does that appellate court make a new

Just checked my brothers status of inmate and he had a court yesterday I could not attend his bail went fro 100000 to remaned

Can you be held in jail for a warrant in a another state, even if the state holding you has no charges on you ?

What's a speedy trial? Who's there and what happens?

Is it legal for a school district to request car keys in turn to be given a classroom door key to maintain protocol of safety

I need a lawyer to finish the ending of this very simple case for 1500 please

Please I need to know what many time the D.A have to put indictment.

If incorrect/non-investigation/NOT following due process by police/sheriff personnel constitute a Civil Rights Violation?

What to do about my civil demands letter?