Is it a lawsuit if a 3inch piece of metal is found after gall bladder surgery then have to do other surgery to have it removed?

That is called res ipsa locquitor. That could be a good case. Send me a note if you can't find anyone to review it for you.

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Issued subpoena for being a witness to man saying police hit him. Can get out of it? On leave in diff. state @ time court date.

Providing a letter is no substitute for live testimony. There are Sixth Amendment reasons why this is so. If you were subpoenaed by the...

Can i sue a doctor who messed up my son's circumcision?

You may have a suit for medical malpractice. These cases must filed within one year of the negligence. Despite what you may have read in the...

Filings for an motion to dismiss?

This is an example of why it is difficult for defendants to represent themselves in court. A criminal defense attorney would know to file a...

What is considered perjury or falsification of an ticket served? Should a revised motion be resent even if prosection accepted?

Such a minor error is neither falsification nor perjury -- it must be an intentional false statement. You can file for discovery if you wish,...

What Is the punishment if u drink while on scram as part of your sentence for a dui conviction?

Sounds like you are in violation of the terms of your probation. Your probation officer can "violate" you and bring you before the judge. You...

What practice area should I search for an attorney to advise me on approach to appeal the penalty decisions made on my case ?

As a general rule, you have 30 days to file an appeal involving a criminal conviction and/or criminal sentence. There are ways to file an appeal...

What can I do when I am not allowed to press charges?

You have an absolute right to file a police report. If the police officer refuses to accept a report, take the officer's name and badge number and...

Sounds like a change in the calendar. If there is a defense attorney involved, they should keep you informed of all crucial dates on the case...

I'm 27 caught shoplifting,i've got to go to court,what will be my punishment,i have no bad records

If you are saying this was a simple mistake on your part, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to negotiate with the prosecutor. It...