No trial yet, but offered a deal in exchange for dismissal..Need "not guilty" verdict

To me, a dismissal implies that the state felt that the case against you wasn't strong enough to go to court. A not guilty verdict means that they...

If Ashleigh's first name is legally spelled Ashley, yet she signed it Ashleigh on a contract is she still accountable?

Yes. She could have signed "X" and still be bound to the contract.

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No answer after citizenship interview.

I agree with the previous two attorneys, with one caveat. I would wait rather than bother immigration officials, they can be overworked. It most...

What is the meaning of imitation controlled substance

I see that I didn't answer clearly enough previously. A "counterfeit" controlled substance is a substance that is controlled, meaning that there...

Can my daughter apply for citizenship on her own?

My understanding is that she will be considered emancipated because she has married. Even though she is still living in your home, she is not in...

There is something called a "merchant's exception" to false imprisonment under the common law. They can detain you temporarily if they have a...

Immitation controlled substance

"Counterfeit substance" means a substance that is a controlled substance that is made to look like something it is not. Like taking generic pain...

Brother wants sister to sign over her portion of inherited property to him without any payment. How can she get him to pay?

She shouldn't sign anything she doesn't want to. An attorney would probably be more than happy to write a 'cease and desist' on her behalf. They...

Which area of law to practice?

I would suggest that you work with as many clinics, or other hands on programs, as you can while in law school. You may be surprised what you feel...

One of the attorneys above provided a link to a recent case. It was a subject of much debate, and a review of it will answer most of your...