My son was told by an court appointed lawyer that he has to take a plea. What are my options!

More information is really needed to make a legitimate response to this question. If the DA has made an offer that is too good to turn down, or...

Civil suit, brother stole antique gold watch from me and sold it. Didn't give me the amount promised. I told him NOT to sell !

If there is no written agreement, this will be a difficult case to prove. If you decide to sue, you are really talking about $1500, (you said the...

If I signed a lease (for a rental home) and went to move in and there was a leak in the ceiling (dripping water) Is the lease ..

Maybe. The issue will be whether the differences were "material" or not. If this was a simple matter of repairing the leak and painting the...

What is required of an independent contractor to receive payment?

I do not disagree with either of the answers previously posted, however, on a more practical note, how much could this fee possibly be? $50? $100?...

Should i get a lawyer for an underage drinking ticket? will this go on my record and for how long?

Maybe. It is possible that the county where you are charged offers a deferred pprosecution to first time offenders for this type of charge, in...

Is there a earned $ amount per day in jail in Asheville, NC?

No. A defendant does not earn any money against any fine, court costs, or restitution, as a result of incarceration. However, if an active sentence...

My son was arrested for manufacturing and possession of a weapon of mass destruction, a sawed off shot gun. What to expect?

I agree with Mr. Silva but I would add that you are right to be concerned about the possible federal implications and, in seeking an attorney for...

The first thing that happens when a 50B is served on a defendant is that the defendant can have no contact with the plaintiff at least until there...

How much time do you do on 20 sentence year in KY with good time?

This is a great question for a Kentucky criminal defense lawyer. The laws of each state, especially with regards to probation, parole, and good...

Felony breaking and entering is a class H felony in North Carolina. So is felony larceny. Safecracking is a a class I felony. For each Class H...