Can a lawyer settle without his or her client being present what are the legal terms

I agree with learned NY counsel. Your lawyer can not under any circumstances settle your case without your express authorization. The manner in...

Was told one story of case prior to trial and signage of any paper-work. Then after the completion of my probation another.

The problem you have described here will require the assistance of an attorney familiar with practice in Allegheny County. The attorney will need...

Being the defendant, with a public defender, am I permitted to ask the plaintiff questions in a preliminary hearing. In Pa.

No. Inform your attorney about what you know.

My is that your post is a feeble attempt at a joke. Your looking for a licensed attorney to jeopardize that license by giving you a green light to...

Guilty or not guilty ? Unsure how to plead for my 13 yr old son.

I agree with Mr. Kotik. The best thing you can do at this point is start consulting with local criminal defense lawyers about the matter. The...

Public drunkenness, removing it from my records? Expungement.

Five years from the guilty plea (when you admitted guilt and paid the fine) is what is required with no further incidents with the criminal...

What is a motion for leave to file supplemental Post Sentence Motion

The entry you are referring to seems to suggest the following. A Post Sentence Motion had previously been filed and the specific entry you...

How long will a person have to stay in jail for if they didn't turn themselves in for a 72 hr dui sentence and .

I agree with Mr Keller. Since I do not practice in the eastern part of the state I can't give you any specific guidance on your basic question, and...

My son's roommate came home with 8 people and beat up his company threatened him how do we remove her legally?

I agree with Mr. Keller. Your son and the female who was "jumped" need to report this matter to the local police. The suggestion of looking into...

How do you get a judge to release you from bucks county men's center onto house arrest?

The simplest answer to your question is that he needs the assistance of a local attorney experienced in handling criminal matters. The court and...

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