What motion should I file for extension for paperwork ?

You did not state why you need more time...to file schedules? Bankruptcy is not a DIY project. Your best course is to consult with a local...

How do suspended sentences work exactly?

You were given an active jail sentence of six months, with 19 1/2 months suspended. The suspended sentence is generally conditioned upon your...

How many points is my ticket worth?

If found guilty of speeding 43/25, DMV will assess four demerit points against your record. The ticket is prepayable because it is an infraction,...

What should I do ? public defender ?

From your facts, it sounds like you have been charged with DWI and refusal to submit to a test of your blood or breath. You need to have a lawyer...

What are jail time for first offense on petty larcey?

Facts are confusing. Best course is to consult with a criminal defense attorney in the jurisdiction where the store is located. Most attorneys...

Can I leave the state for work if I was released on bond?

If you were granted bond, look to the papers you received from the magistrate. If travel outside the state is permitted, you can go. If travel...

Judgment collection

First, there is no assurance you will collect a dime; there are many people who have judgments but do not get paid. Second, you have to know where...

If I move after my stay is lifted, but before the eviction hearing during my ch 7 can my landlord still come after me for rent?

Are you current in your rent? If so, you can stay until the lease expires. Your landlord can only pursue rent owed after the bankruptcy petition...

The prosecutor is within his rights to obtain a direct indictment. It is not double jeopardy. You should consult with an attorney ASAP

If the prosecutor went straight to a direct indictment , does the accused have a right to a preliminary hearing?

If the defendant is charged with a direct indictment, there is no preliminary hearing, only a trial or a plea in Circuit Court. Best for the...