How can I go about trying to pay off bad checks that were written threw my old banking account?

As Mr. Yeargan says, hopefully if no criminal charges have been brought against you by now, none will be. But yes, if you want to repay some of...

I need a lawyer specializing in habitual shoplifting charges, I'm terrified Im about to be sent to prison. I need help now..

You do indeed need a lawyer ASAP, for the reasons mentioned in the previous responses. Use this Avvo site to help you find an experienced criminal...

It is a misdemeanor. You might be able to get the matter dismissed by discussions/negotiation with whatever prosecutor will be handling it. A few...

Is a hospital acquired stage 4 decubitus a valid negligence case?

I'm very sorry you had this experience. I have "been there" in important respects with elderly relatives, myself. The hospital might well have...

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Why does it seem that a dui experience is only about money for the police, lawyers, and the court system. seems unjust.

Yeah, it seems unfair. That you should have to pay money to a lawyer for legal services, just because the cops pulled you over and arrested you. ...

My 4 year old daughter is being dropped off, to stay with me for 3 months. What should I do about child support?

I presume that your divorce decree does not provide for any abatement of your child support obligation for periods when you have custody? Have you...

Is this a situation where talking to the police is a good idea?

I don't know. Potentially depends on a lot of things that, yes, are not going to be susceptible to resolution in brief text messages here. ...

Do I need an attorney?

I'm very sorry about your terrible events. There seem to be at least two issues: the citation and the injuries you received. I certainly think...

I have a tagged scooter (like moped). If I don't have a cover, am I liable if someone gets hurt playing on it in parking lot?

No, you would not be liable in the hypothetical situation you describe.

Should my son get a public defender for a misdemeanor drug possession (less than an ounce) charge in Duluth, GA?

He would need a lawyer even to do First Offender. And as has correctly been said here, First Offender may not even be his best course here. Even...