A friend of mine and I had an altercation outside of my apartment complex. The police were called and I am on probation.

You have put yourself in a very compromising position of having your probation revoked. Anytime there is an altercation as described, police are...

Would a dismissed case have a record of conviction? The case was dismissed without any punishment, fine, sentence or probabation

Generally, for a criminal case that has been dismissed, you can petition the court for an expungement. If this case shows up on your criminal...

Do I need a defense lawyer to receive Pretrial Diversion?

As a rule, you should never represent yourself. As the old saying goes, "he who represents himself/herself has a fool for a lawyer." There are...

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Hello, I have had two sugeries for 2 herniated discs. The most recent was a spinal fusion. Now my doc is sending me back in pain

If this was a work related injury, then you would have worker's compensation benefits for a period of time. It sounds like you may have a...

What can I do if my employer hasn't paid me

You can file a complaint with the Department of Labor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA requires employers to compensate their...

Can a Collection Agency sue after Original Creditor discharged the debt?

Yes, this is all too common after an original creditor discharges the debt. However, if there was nothing in the contract which transfers an...

It depends, although you are a third party purchaser for value, this is not a sale conducted in the ordinary course of business. Although you are...

What is "default"?

If you have a default judgment against you, you usually have about thirty (30) days to file a motion to set aside the default for some excusable...

Is there anything I can do regarding alcohol around my children?

Not sure about the legal circumstances of the parties, in terms of divorced, separated, etc. However, if there is a divorce decree with a...

Can I recover damages on my car if the other party is saying that the car the accident was caused by a stolen vehicle/driver?

Your liability coverage insures you against damages that you cause to others. Collision, and comprehensive coverage covers damages to your car...