Is it protocol for the defendent and his lawyers to stand during the reading of the verdict?

Yes. It is a sign of respect for the judge and jury.

Tenant fell through stairs at rental without umbrella policy, but LLC is in place. What are my options?

The LLC may provide you some legal protection, but your investment may have been at risk. I don't know how expensive this really is, however, all...

What to do after filing a civil claim??

You can seek a default judgment against the employer and then proceed into asking for a hearing on damages. However, I STRONGLY recommend you...

I am sorry to disappoint you, but adoption is one of those court actions that typically requires an attorney to successfully complete. There are no...

Does my husband have a lawsuit or not, and if so what procedures do I need to take to get started?

If your Husband was in jail when he was supposed to be in Court, he was the cause of missing his court appointment and there is no fault in issuing...

Contempt actions are not enforceable against an out-of-state parent. So, you cannot sue the Father here in GA. You can hire an attorney in FL to...

I have received a Notice of Arraignment in the state of Georgia. I have 3 counts against me for Tail lights, Driving w/suspended

Try finding yourself a local attorney to help you. These charges may not be particularly serious, although the driving while license suspended...

Was married in Georgia but ex lives in California and he said he filed an annulment. What state would he have filed in?

He could have filed in either state; you can file in Georgia for divorce and get your name back. You can try to do this on your own, if you can...

Where would I go to file a complaint and how long do I have from the actual day incident happened to file?

Whichever department the officer works for will have a procedure for making a formal complaint. I would not do so, though, unless you have very...

What can I do if I was accused of puting murchandice in my purse when I didn't. I also have a witness who was with me.

I am not sure I understand what you mean by "what you can do." Obviously, I would hire a local attorney.