What are my options if my Small Claims suit for $1650.00 in unpaid wages gets moved to general court by the Def.'s attorney?.

If you're facing an attorney then you should get one of your own. Nothing you've described would be blackmail or extortion, but that doesn't mean...

What are the odds of being found guilty at a jury trail for something you honestly didn't do

You're asking for something that no attorney can or should provide. As much as we would all wish it, no process is perfect and sometimes the...

Is this contract valid?

What you're asking for is beyond the general scope of what attorneys will provide on a free advice website like Avvo. Most, if not all, contracts...

Would my criminal case be counted as a "conviction" in the eyes of Uncle Sam? (for those in or was in Army JAG)

"Nolle Prosequi" means that the charges were dropped. That is the opposite of a conviction.

Is it fair to charge for a plea and then charge again for a trial?

If you mean can the prosecutor offer to change (reduce) the charges for a plea bargain then yes, they are allowed to do that. If you mean...

How do I collect funds owed for services rendered?

The simplest way would be to send an invoice for the amount owed. If that doesn't work, you could try sending a demand letter (have an attorney...

Can a collection attorney take my child support?

Step 1 is to calm down. Panic does not help anyone except the creditor. Step 2 is to fight the lawsuit. Contact a legal aid provider in your...

It depends on what you do and how you do it. Intent alone is not enough to convict someone of any of the possibly relevant crimes; we would need to...

Real estate help? Do I need a lawyer?

It depends on how the landlord "lost" the home. The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 would apply if the landlord "lost" the home due...

I live in Indiana and recently found out I have a felony on my record. What can I do to have it reduced or cleared.

You "found out" you have a felony record? Do you mean to suggest that your record is in error? Or that you didn't realize that your prior...