How do I handle a harassing waitress in a local small restaurant?

People who run a business, including a restaurant, can serve or refuse to serve anyone they choose to, unless it violates specific legal...

How can I determine if a lawyer will do his/her job completely to comply with my wishes/needs BEFORE going to court?

Most people rely on the attorney's reputation. However, if you want to make your own decisions, just go and sit in a courtroom or two for a few...

My charges have been dropped...

They are barred from coming back with charges if (1) judge dismisses WITH prejudice; (2) double jeopardy prevents it; (3) prosecution is barred by...

When a misdemeanor is appealed.....what does final court dismissal and opinion filed/order affirmed means.

Apparently, the circuit judge hearing the appeal has decided to affirm (uphold) the ruling of the district court. The term "final" means that...

Court appointed lawyer isn't acting like they are working for the defence, what should I do?

If not satisfied with the present lawyer, the defendant can ask the judge to appoint another one. The judge might find good cause to replace the...

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Sometimes I play backgammon. Sometimes the only way I can win is if I roll double sixes right now, which is only a 2.7% chance. I pick up the...

How long do the police have to wait to charge after you have been arrested for a crime /?

For many misdemeanors the statute of limitations is 2 years. For many felonies the limit is 6 years, but some felonies have longer periods.

My son was sentenced to 7 1/2 yrs to 15 yrs in prision. Can we appeal to reduce the sentence? Was charged with csc 3rd degree.

If the time to appeal has expired, you would raise new legal issues in a Motion for Relief from Judgment, also known as a 6500 motion. You would...

If you have already filed a 6500 motion and lost, your only way to raise new issues under the court rules is by filing a "second or successive"...

I need an attorney for my up coming hearing in front of the Standing Committee on Character and Fitness

Although it was a few years back, I represented someone with a felony conviction, and was able to get him admitted to the bar. After that he was...