At a first court appearance for misdemeanor possesion can you ask for a public defender or should you have a lawyer first

Generally, the first appearance is the first chance you have to ask for a public defender. Before appointing a public defender, the judge has to...

Am I responsible for producing another person for an EUO?

It sounds like you are going into an EUO without an attorney. That is not good. I recommend you remedy that. EUO's are often insurers setting...

The judge may send him to jail for not paying, at least not paying enough. Non-payment is an element for abandonment, so if were to try to...

How long can an insurance co keep extending their investigation for a fire claim?

You are probably right to be concerned. There is not a set time period. It can go on for quite some time. (I assume this is a fire to a house or...

I bought a used car from a dealership and later found out it had frame damage. Do I have a case?

What's interesting is that its the same dealership. I would let them inspect it. What's the harm in that? If you don't get a satisfactory...

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What are my rights for being barred from a store without reason

The store is private property, so they can do what they want with regard to who gets barred from it. You don't have a "right" to be there. If you...

Can I regain custody of my son? Can this be fixed. And yes she will fight back.

Regardless of what you do, you need to get your child support caught up, unless you like jail. Child Support judgments are the closest thing we...

Can aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated burgulary charges be dropped to a misdemeanor?

Yes, they could be reduced or dropped. It depends on the facts of the case, the DA, the court docket and the witnesses. There's no way to advise...

Can I be sued for an accident that involves a vehicle registered to me but I was not driving at the time?

Yes. Get a local attorney to help you assist you in avoiding being liable for the $31K. This is why when I sell a vehicle, I get a Bill of Sale...

How do I go about gaining sole custody of my daughter?

Sounds like a petition before the Juvenile Court to suspend his visitation due to his abandonment. This would most likely be granted without his...