Is the statute of limitations based on when a complaint is initially filed or when it is accepted by the court?

No, so long as the initial complaint was filed before the statute of limitations period had expired. If you dismiss without prejudice at a later...

Do I have to file for bankruptcy?

If your friend's only debt is court fines and tickets, I would never recommend bankruptcy. He can make deals with the collection agencies, and set...

Is it too late to get out of the ticket? As in, was my court date the only time I would have been able to get it dismissed?

You should hire an attorney to straighten this out-especially if you are looking to get the ticket dismissed or reduced.

Hire an attorney. If you haven't waived the first ticket, plead not guilty and have your lawyer work out a deal for you. As for the second...

At court, what should I plead? If they are trying to drop the charges, what is my best play?

Not guilty. Be sure to either hire an attorney and request a public defender.

Am I required to provide a copy of the documents I got from the bank to other parties? Can I charge them?

Yes you are. Why don't you scan and email them to the other parties. There will not be a cost to you that way.

If your appeal is successful, your case will be remanded back to the same trial judge. The Court of appeals can only hear appeals on final...

Amended Complaint in Federal Court

When the motion for leave to file the amended complaint is granted, you need to file the amended complaint. If you have obtained service of...

Depositions during the discovery period.

Depositions of a plaintiff or defendant will only proceed upon notice of one of the parties. If a party is not available, the attorneys will try...

What's a reasonable time to seek medical treatment?

No, its not too late, but seek medical attention as soon as you can. The longer you wait, the worse it looks. Besides that, you want to be sure...