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What legal action can be done when a Dr. does surgery & does more damage then the injury that caused you to get the surgery?
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Answered on March 23, 2013
A lawyer can arrange for a doctor to scrutinize your records to see if the treating surgeon deviated from the standard of care. However, it seems...
I was offered a settlement for a car accident I was involved in, and I do not think the amount is fair.
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Answered on March 21, 2013
You can get quick cash, or can get top dollar, but you can't get top dollar quick. Looks like your choice is to take what's on offer, or seek a...
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Can I go after the car owner's insurance for payment of judgment?
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Answered on March 20, 2013
It may be possible to collect from the insurance company, but as other counsel indicated, these are complicated issues. Did you have an attorney...
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Is it possible to change your plea after sentencing?
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Answered on March 20, 2013
The judge has discretion to allow this, but it is disfavored. Be careful what you wish for; if convicted after trial, you could get a tougher...
What can I do about my daughter's boyfriend harassing my family?
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Answered on March 19, 2013
Staying away is your best protection. The problems happen when you go to his place. Let your daughter know that you are there for her and her son,...
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2nd offense OVI without breathalyzer results due to invalid sample-possible for charges to be reduced to reckless driving?
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Answered on March 19, 2013
You may or may not get a reduction, with the main variable being the prosecutor's opinion of the strength of the case. However, there are some...
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If your a low status on parole, for a first offense of hitting a pole and driving with a suspended license, what may happen?
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Answered on March 15, 2013
In order to answer your question, one would have to know why you are on parole, what the extent of your prior record is, and what your parole...
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In a situation where Federal Gran Jury subpoena was issued then a day or two before the scheduled appearance the subject agreed
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Answered on March 14, 2013
Grand jury records are sealed. I don't know how you would discover this information without a motion and showing of manifest necessity.
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How can I ask for a change in my sentencing after the fact?
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Answered on March 14, 2013
It is possible to have a sentence amended, but this is highly unusual. Your lawyer is in the best position to know the sentencing practices of the...
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Is it possible to expunge a sex offense felony
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Answered on March 14, 2013
Convictions for felony sex offenses cannot be sealed.
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