My friend received a letter from a fake lawyer. Is it legal for people to send letters pretending that they have a lawyer?
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Answered on August 24, 2012
It is illegal for someone to represent that the are an attorney when in fact they are not. It can potentially be criminally prosecuted though if...
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Should I pay the civil demand or wait until court is over? What do I expect in court?
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Answered on August 24, 2012
The civil demand letter you received is separate and apart from any crimi al prosecution. If you cannot afford a lawyer for the criminal case the...
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I was caught shoplifting in Chicago during my vacation last week. No police was called. Should I pay the $126 civil deman?
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Answered on August 24, 2012
I generally advise clients to ignore these civil demand letters. You don't owe them anything. In order for you to owe them something they would...
Pleading Not Guilty to a stop sign ticket in Nassau County Court.
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Answered on August 24, 2012
I believe a stop sign is only two points but in either event it may be beneficial to get an attorney. S/he may be able to negotiate a no point...
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I received a DUI in Mississippi with a Florida Drivers license. FL has revoked my license till i get an interlock.
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Answered on August 24, 2012
I don't thi k you need to file a lawsuit. Contact the DMV and see if it could be resolved if not then contact an attorney.
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Is it possible to sue Rensselaer County Probation dept. for cruel and inhumane treatment?
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Answered on August 24, 2012
Anyone can sue for anything but you probably won't prevail.
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How do I get arrests off my record that were not me? In 1977-1978 I was living in Florida, my sister used my name ?
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Answered on August 24, 2012
Is this a New York record or a Florida record? In Florida you may be able to expunge the records while in NEw York there is no such expungement...
In federal court after entering in a guilty plea, can you stay out until sentencing?
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Answered on August 24, 2012
Its possible but may not be likely. Speak to your lawyer about it.
Can a judge go under the mandatory minimum in a federal drug conspiracy case?
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Answered on August 24, 2012
Why do you think your court appointed lawyer doesn't know what he's talking about?
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Do DAs try to contact the plaintiff to help them with the case or they can't do that?
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Answered on August 24, 2012
If its a cross complaint the certain,y should if not must.
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