What happens if I don't pay full amount of fine while in probation and my time for paying runs out? Is it consider a violation?

You can go before the court to ask for an extension of time, and it should be granted so long as you can show an inability to pay. Your probation...

I was sentenced to 7 months to serve plus 18 months in rehab for a first offense probation violation ,

As the others have stated, this would be done by a motion to modify your sentence. Depending on the judge and how long it has been since your...

I agree that you need to sit down and discuss this with your attorney. Their fees are paid from the case, so going to see them should not cost you...

My child is 3 ys old and her father signed the birth certificate but never got legitimize and now my husband would like to adopt

I agree with the others, he will have to be served and his rights terminated. However, if you can prove that he has had no significant contact...

HOA fees due as of the date of the filing of the chapter 13 are included in the plan, and there should be no penalties for these so long as the...

Is it not mandatory to be informed of my (Miranda) rights when being taken into custody?

I get this question allot in my criminal practice, because you always see it on TV. Miranda rights are given so that if an arrested person makes ...

In a bankruptcy context, you can get rid of judicial liens by exempting property. There are many different exemptions depending on type of...

I witnessed a hit and run. I told the cops the "hitters" address. Will they go to her house and arrest her or what will happen?

They probably will, but it is up to them. You could end up being a witness in the case, so if you want to help this person, make sure you do so...

I was paying monthly to a hospital bill, but they still sent my account to a collections company-actually they sent it to TWO

Whenever you settle a debt for a lesser amount, you must make sure that the agreement is confirmed by the collection agency in writing. If not,...

Surrendering a vehicle under chapter 7

When filing chapter 7, you can choose to either surrender or reaffirm a vehicle. If you choose to surrender it does not mean that the creditor can...