What should i expect if i am under the age of 16 and the police found paraphernalia, tobacco, and smelled marijuana in my house?

I have re-set the practice area to criminal defense as this is a criminal law question. Attorneys in that area of practice may have a better...

Do I need a lawyer?

I agree with the previous answer. Alcohol and college life tend to go together, so the Court is likely to be lenient on the sentence, and may even...

Can my landlord refuse my half of the rent??

Unless the lease agreement says otherwise, the landlord can refuse to accept partial payments on the rent. This is because the agreement to split...

Once the tort is filed and the insurance company contact you is there a time frame for me to file any more or what

You have two years from the date of injury in which to file suit. Negotiations with the insurance company will not generally extend that period. ...

The existence of an easement does not affect your ownership right except as to the person or entity that holds the easement. Therefore, unless...

If the party you are suing is a governmental agency or municipal body, then you need to file a tort claim notice within 180 days of the incident. ...

My apartment complex has had jagged pieces of poles sticking out of the ground for over 20 months. What can I do?

Unfortunately, there is nothing more you can do in this situation because the condition of the poles does not interfere with your ability to reside...

What happens when the state and county fail to comply with a motion for discovery within the 30 day period given?

If the state does not voluntarily produce the requested information, then your attorney will need to file a motion to compel with the court. He or...

Can a lawyer do both handle an estate and be the personal lawyer to the executor

The attorney for the personal representative is not actually the attorney for the estate. He or she represents the personal representative. The...

Is a signed document valid if altered by the other party?

If the checklist was signed by both parties as an agreement regarding what damages did and did not exist, then it was likely a binding contract...