I need a pro bono criminal defense lawyer

You don't need a pro bono lawyer as much as you need to communicate with, perhaps even confront your present attorney. Clearly he should be...

Can she sue me for slander?

There are possible defenses for truth, opinion, and a lack of damages; i.e., how has her reputation suffered ? You might refrain from such...

Highlighted print out against my religion at work, is this harassment?

You need to bring this to the attention of your supervisor and/or human relations department. They must have a chance to address this. If it is not...

Can a person be charged with extortion for threats of bringing charges against me, and then sued for the same?

The police have discretion: they are not obligated to arrest anyone. The DA may be interested in the informant as a co-conspirator, or may...

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Can district attorneys enhance an unrelated simple assault charge to a felony from a protectective order conviction 5 years

It sounds like the authority would be statutorily based. I would hire local counsel immediately and inquire.

Can I sue someone in small claims court for money owed? Can I also sue for personal injury?

How nice. Read the memo portion of the check to be sure it doesn't say "Final Payment" or "Payment in Full". You can sue for the balance; I...

Will I face jail time for felony shoplifting if the person I was with confesses to the crime

See my guide as it pertains to predictions. You should hire/retain a lawyer. You might, depending on all the facts, still be prosecuted on a...

Travelling to US

You should ask the lawyer you hired; if there is any question, make sure you clear yourself beforehand.

I HAVE A CLASS E FELONY OF 11 YEARS NOW I WANT TO BECOME A HOME HEATH AIDE CAN I GET IT SEALD N IF SO HOW DO I GO BOUT GETTING?

You want to obtain a certificate of relief from disabilities from the court where the conviction occurred. Contact a local lawyer to get this...

The confidentiality extends to the entire office. If it were otherwise, the doctor's could not function. If the receptionist were to reveal the...