What does one actually get when a lawyer is hired on retainer? Can I just pay a lawyer to edit/draft my separation?

A retainer is an agreement about services and and what they will cost. Usually a client pays upfront against an hourly fee. If the work takes...

Pay the fine if you possible can. Get your license renewed before your court date. This is a criminal offense. It is far better to have a...

Do the police officer needs to read me my miranda rights when being arrested for shoplifting?

Miranda only applies to statements. The police have to inform a person of his right to remain silent and his right to a lawyer before questioning...

What cause of action do I have?

Your action would be for assault. Your case would be difficult to win unless there are witnesses or video to support your version of what happened.

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I missed my court date and a warrant was issued out is there anything I can do at this point?

An attorney can write a motion to recall the warrant. That usually works. People write the judge themselves, but that does not seem to be nearly...

Spinal sprain & whiplash

You have a judgement call. You can wait to see if the insurance company offers to pay for your actual expenses, for your pain and suffering, and...

Can I sue PD?

A public defender has no immunity from being sued. He is just like any other lawyer in that regard. But that does not mean you are likely to...

What happens if you dont payback the bailbondsman after the case has been dis missed??

As others have said, the bondsman cannot get a warrant. But they seem to often get judgements that are on public court records. I suggest you try...

How much does a typical prenuptial costs? What kind of research should I do before closing a lawyer?

You should expect to pay based on the amount of time it takes to make an agreement. There will be a wide range of rates that attorneys charge for...

Is it possible to sue a private car owning whom I have paid cash for a vehicle and no bill of sales?

It is possible for you to sue. For a matter this small, I assume you will try to do this yourself in small claims court. If you are satisfied...