Any different between judges and justice of the peace? Is an elected county judge a justice of the peace?

Being a justice of the peace is not the exact same thing as a judge. A justice of the peace may officiate non-religious wedding ceremonies and may...

Questions about artificial insemination.

You are certainly allowed to have an artificial insemination but you would still have to pay for it. Generally, such services are not going to be...

I have a prostitution Charge from 2011...want to remove this from my record

What was the outcome of the case? If the case was dropped or dismissed then you should be able to have it expunged. If you were sentenced but...

Can a judge make you change your child's last name?

It is always possible but it would be impossible to predict what a judge would do without knowing all of the facts and allegations from both sides....

How do you know if a downward departure was used in your sentencing??

There is no requirement that a downward departure can be used only once, although it does become less likely if one has already occurred. It...

Incompetant to stand trial????

As a Florida attorney I can tell you that simply because a person is found to be incompetent to proceed does not mean that the charges are...

I received a $200 deposit for providing a service, due i have to refund the total or half if the client breaks the agreement

You indicate you had an agreement and this person broke the agreement. What does your agreement say? If your agreement indicates that the fee is...

How long in a murder/ arson case can a DA withhold evidence from the public defender even after a motion of discovery?

The State has an obligation to disclose all evidence in its possession. Often times the State Attorney has to get the evidence from law...

You have a few options. First, you can do nothing. This isn't really a good option for obvious reasons. Second, you can try to hold the...

Can I withhold rent after I give my 30 day notice for vacating my rental?

If you agreed to a 30 day notice requirement then that requirement must be followed. Furthermore, there is no legal basis to withhold rent. Just...