Can someone sue if they were put into a database w/o committing a crime?

I respectfully disagree with Mr. Hudson. I do not believe that one can accurately state on the information presented whether or not you may have a...

I seeking representation from counsel who focuses on post divorce decree appeals. DC

Maria Elena: Por favor de llamar a mi oficina el lunes a 301-749-7306 para discutir este asunto. Si Ud. habla ingles, Ud. puede llamar a la...

i think that Mr. Baum has accurately laid out how the process usually unfolds, but I would add that as with most criminal cases, most VOP...

If we appeal & lose, can the defendant counter sue & also ask for us to pay the cost of legal fees for defending the appeal?

Under the "American rule," each side is normally responsible for its own attorney fees, unless the case is brought under a contract--for example, a...

If we appeal a case & win the appeal, would we end up back with the original judge that dismissed the case?

In the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, judges are assigned as soon as cases are filed, and normally the judge remains the same...

Dude, given everything that is at stake, respectfully, you really need to stop getting high. Or, if you insist that you are being contaminated by...

Can I file appeal on jurisdiction ruling in Maryland where Maryland issued an order assuming jurisdiction of custody case?

Normally, you would have to wait for a final judgment before filing an appeal of the Maryland ruling regarding jurisdiction, subject to certain...

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The direct answer to your question is no, a judge cannot force you to hire a lawyer to represent you in a pending divorce case. However, it does...

Can i sue the town for harrassment and false prosecution by the town police force.

If the harrassment has been taking place in Oxon Hill, where my office happens to be located, the answer is no, since Oxon Hill is not an...

Can I file perjury charges against a non custodial parent that falsified documents in court for ongoing child support case?

Technically, you cannot file criminal charges yourself. However, you can file an application for a statement of charges with a district court...