Questions answered by Tara E. Nichol

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Is it possible for the defendant to address the jury in Michigan?

Tara's answer | Answered on September 15, 2012

I do not understand your concern. Any attorney wants to persuade a jury to rule in their favor. If you want to give your perspective, then you...

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Its for third degree retail fraud?

Tara's answer | Answered on September 14, 2012

Any sentence you receive is based on the instant offense and your previous criminal history. If you decide to plea guilty at your arraingment, you...

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I own an Antique Mall. I am being sued by a dealer that put merchandise in my store on consignment. There are a few items lost .

Tara's answer | Answered on September 14, 2012

Because you are an LLC, the dealer would have to sue the LLC first. The dealer could sue you individually if he prevailed and the business assets...

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Can I be served court papers on a medical collection that I have not paid on since July 2012?

Tara's answer | Answered on September 12, 2012

If you received court papers, you may have received summons and complaint on an obligation to pay a debt. Without more information, I would...

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What are my rights to return a product paid in full, even if the receipt shows no returns? Diamond ring, missing diamonds

Tara's answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

You need to have an attorney review your contract to see if you have any claims. If so, the value of the jewerly will likely determine if you can...

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I am being charged with aggrivated stalking. It is my first offense. I need an affordable lawyer willing to work with payments.

Tara's answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

I would suggest requesting a court-appointed attorney at your arraingment to assist you with your case.

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What are the requirements for a business to use my minor childs image for promotional purposes?

Tara's answer | Answered on September 10, 2012

Does your child have a problem with that the community college using her image on their advertising? Because it is your child's likeness and not...

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Does the school have the right to question my 13 yr. old son about an incident that happened during his summer break?

Tara's answer | Answered on September 10, 2012

If a police officer is doing the questioning, then the officer has to notify the parents and the parents must be there. If it is a school...

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1- Will he be sentenced at that time? 2- What are the chances he will get jail time?

Tara's answer | Answered on August 29, 2012

Pre-trial conference is when the prosecutor and you discuss the case and any plea offers. You may plea to the charge, run a preliminary exam, or...

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Some one is using my name and ss for work but i'm on SS Disability and not working.

Tara's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

Your first step should be to file a FTC identity theft affidavit. Once you get that, bring that with you to your local police station and a file a...

Tara E. Nichol's Answers (472)

Is it possible for the defendant to address the jury in Michigan?

Its for third degree retail fraud?

I own an Antique Mall. I am being sued by a dealer that put merchandise in my store on consignment. There are a few items lost .

Can I be served court papers on a medical collection that I have not paid on since July 2012?

What are my rights to return a product paid in full, even if the receipt shows no returns? Diamond ring, missing diamonds

I am being charged with aggrivated stalking. It is my first offense. I need an affordable lawyer willing to work with payments.

What are the requirements for a business to use my minor childs image for promotional purposes?

Does the school have the right to question my 13 yr. old son about an incident that happened during his summer break?

1- Will he be sentenced at that time? 2- What are the chances he will get jail time?

Some one is using my name and ss for work but i'm on SS Disability and not working.