Questions answered by Neill Averill Wente

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What is the best way to handle a Not Guilty plea when the person cited cannot hire an attorney? Are these cases ever dropped?

Neill's answer | Answered on May 17, 2016

If you are trying to avoid a record and multiple court appearances, you might ask the prosecutor if they will permit a diversion in exchange for...

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Is there anything we can do to break our lease early as we are the landlords?tenenants want a lot of compensation to move.

Neill's answer | Answered on May 17, 2016

Unless you have independent grounds to evict them, then you will have to negotiate a settlement that both parties will be able to agree upon in...

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What are my options if any regarding such school bus violations? school bus WASN'T completely stopped yet as I was passing ?

Neill's answer | Answered on May 16, 2016

You can plead guilty, you can plead not guilty and defend yourself, or you can plead not guilty and hire a lawyer to represent you. Hiring a...

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Does anyone know if precedence exists where an unjust application by a CO of Article 15 at-sea was later successfully appealed?

Neill's answer | Answered on May 16, 2016

Without context, "unjust application" is vague. NJP is authorized as punishment for any infraction. Per Art 15, disproportionate punishment is...

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Is there any possibility of getting a court monetary award due to government and the admitted and proven gross negligence?

Neill's answer | Answered on May 15, 2016

Looks like there are attorneys assisting with the refiling of VA claims that were denied, but the class action has been closed for some time...

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How do I handle this ticket?

Neill's answer | Answered on May 15, 2016

If you wish to fight the ticket you will either need to go to your court date or hire a lawyer to appear on your behalf. Regardless, I would...

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i want to know if i will get a court citation and if so, can i leave the country before that?

Neill's answer | Answered on May 14, 2016

If you have not been cited to court then there is no reason you cannot leave the country. But it seems unusual that they would take your prints if...

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Lincens is suspended , how can I get a local lawyer to help get suspendsion lifted or get a Hardship Lincens to drive to work.

Neill's answer | Answered on May 13, 2016

Use the find a lawyer tab above and search for a DUI lawyer in your area.

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Teenage prank caller

Neill's answer | Answered on May 13, 2016

Although prank calling 911 is not a laughing matter, under the circumstances you described, both a felony charge and the sex offender registry seem...

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I want to know if I can be charged with fraud if I unintentionally withheld info? Do they go to court over small amounts?

Neill's answer | Answered on May 13, 2016

Have they said anything that indicated they might press charges? This is a misunderstanding that you self-reported. Offer to pay any...

Neill Averill Wente's Answers (304)

What is the best way to handle a Not Guilty plea when the person cited cannot hire an attorney? Are these cases ever dropped?

Is there anything we can do to break our lease early as we are the landlords?tenenants want a lot of compensation to move.

What are my options if any regarding such school bus violations? school bus WASN'T completely stopped yet as I was passing ?

Does anyone know if precedence exists where an unjust application by a CO of Article 15 at-sea was later successfully appealed?

Is there any possibility of getting a court monetary award due to government and the admitted and proven gross negligence?

How do I handle this ticket?

i want to know if i will get a court citation and if so, can i leave the country before that?

Lincens is suspended , how can I get a local lawyer to help get suspendsion lifted or get a Hardship Lincens to drive to work.

Teenage prank caller

I want to know if I can be charged with fraud if I unintentionally withheld info? Do they go to court over small amounts?