Questions answered by Tom Lindsey Copeland

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What happens if I can't make it to a hearing for temporary relief?

Tom's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

Or contact the lawyer's office, explain your situation ( could affect your ability to pay or other sides percentage of financial responsibility if...

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Is a motion for judicialrelief proper when citing unusual circumstances of mental & physical duress as opposed to,susp/erly term

Tom's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

The answer is, it depends on what you are on community control for, how close you are to the end of your term, what is your prior criminal record,...

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How much time do i have to obtain a order granting a amended complaint? is it 120 days or what?

Tom's answer | Answered on August 06, 2015

The 120 days you are referriing to only applies to the deadline for serving the initial pleadings after your case is filed. You can amend as a...

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My car was involved in a accident and driver was not at fault. Me and my car are listed on my brothers insurance for liability.

Tom's answer | Answered on August 06, 2015

It may have been a mistake to let the insurance company take your car (i.e. get physical control over it) before you had an acceptable offer on it....

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I was recently prescribed a medication that must have been too strong for me. I was charged with stealing something but I don't

Tom's answer | Answered on August 06, 2015

Your question is not a Defective Product question but rather one of Criminal Law so I'm changing the category in the hope of getting you more...

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Business computers were hacked because technical support company left the password in the system. costing the business $$$$$$$$$

Tom's answer | Answered on August 06, 2015

I agree with the other advice given here but also write to add that you should not forget that the IT Company may have Errors and Omissions (E&O)...

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I was in a car accident at an intersection. I had the green light but the other driver says that he had the green light.

Tom's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

If there are no independent witnesses nor intersection video, it is a classic "he said, she said" and it's up to a Judge or Jury to decide who they...

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How soon I change my attorney

Tom's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

You have the right to change attorneys at any time. Just be aware that every decision has consequences that may be favorable or unfavorable...

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Landlord will not trim tree even though the fruit from it dropped and damaged my windshield.

Tom's answer | Answered on August 04, 2015

One question is how far do you want this to escalate? If you push the issue too far, you will end up having to find another place to live. If you...

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Do I need to report a car,accident to my insurance company when the other driver was at fault and received a ticket.

Tom's answer | Answered on August 04, 2015

Your insurance policy almost certainly has a provision in it that says you must notify them of all accidents. The reason is so they can timely...

Tom Lindsey Copeland's Answers (490)

What happens if I can't make it to a hearing for temporary relief?

Is a motion for judicialrelief proper when citing unusual circumstances of mental & physical duress as opposed to,susp/erly term

How much time do i have to obtain a order granting a amended complaint? is it 120 days or what?

My car was involved in a accident and driver was not at fault. Me and my car are listed on my brothers insurance for liability.

I was recently prescribed a medication that must have been too strong for me. I was charged with stealing something but I don't

Business computers were hacked because technical support company left the password in the system. costing the business $$$$$$$$$

I was in a car accident at an intersection. I had the green light but the other driver says that he had the green light.

How soon I change my attorney

Landlord will not trim tree even though the fruit from it dropped and damaged my windshield.

Do I need to report a car,accident to my insurance company when the other driver was at fault and received a ticket.