Why are lawyers allowed to file malicious, defamatory motions against the opposition during the course of a trial or hearing?

An opposing lawyer has a duty to the client to file all reasonable good faith motions in a civil or criminal trial. What one side might consider...

What do I do now that I have fired my attorney and trial is set for Sept. 18, 2012

1. You can hire another lawyer. 2. You can go pro se. 3. As Ms. Goldstein suggests, there are many resources on the internet these days --...

Can I buy and possess a firearm and obtain a conceal carry permit?

I think Mr. King has the right of it. You mentioned "deployed" which leads me to think you might be in the Army at Fort Bliss. So long as there...

You will not likely be in trouble, other than the hassle to get a new lawyer and potentially get a refund of some of your prepaid fees. The states...

My boyfriend is in the Navy and is almost divorced. His ex is living with new boyfriend can he have sex with me without punishme

In the Navy adultery is considered an offense under Article 134, UCMJ. However, in the late 1990's they changed the "policy" on who would or...

What is the process for bringing charges against a lawyer who committed fraud?

You should talk to an experienced family law attorney in Richmond. As Mr. Glass points out there are appeals processes. However, the concern...

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1. There is no set time. However, under the law they cannot impose NJP if more than two years has passed from the date of offense. 2. ...

Is purchashing gifts and having physical relationship with a client considered unethical.

Each state has varying rule on the professional ethics of sexual relationships with clients. There didn't used to be rules, but experience has led...

Got DWI since i refused a breathaliser test Onpost, in Ft. Bragg, NC. I passed the sobriety test though. Will i win easily?

If you are active duty you can get assistance from the Trial Defense Service Office on post. Also, check to see if your citation is for federal...

My husband joined the military a year after we got married. It has been almost 10 years. He is now National Guard.

To use the military legal office one of you needs to be on active duty or retired. So, as Mr. Rafter suggests, contact the local bar association...