Which county do I file with to have my juvenile record expunged if there was a change of venue?

You can actually file in either and simply provide notice to the other. I would probably file in Jefferson County because that it where they...

Bank breach of privacy - advice?

How can they undue the damage? How can they unring the bell?

A 35b motion is a motion for reconsideration of sentence. A 35c motion is to set aside the plea for some collateral matter - ineffective assistance...

My colleagues are correct. In most situations, it is a federal offense to take anything out of a mailbox. Even if you install and bought the...

My cousin has been arrested for child abuse resulting in death. Will they allow her to attend the funeral?

Extremely doubtful. Judges do not give furloughs often (I am a former judge) and the chance of her attendance causing a scene would also be a huge...

Are the elements of the charge supposed to be read at sentencing? can an ammended count be a totally different charge /number?

Yes. You can plead to a totally different charge involving a totally separate victim at sentencing. Normally the charge is read. However, the plea...

What are my rights, and what can i do?

The contract will be controlling. Was the car sold "as is?" Did you have an opportunity to inspect it beforehand? Did you have the opportunity to...

I'm in danger of eviction

There is not any way to really save you from eviction, unfortunately. Your best option is to try to talk with the landlord or to see if there is...

I want to hire a defense lawyer. 1. Is it better to hire one in NY state or a local one in Colorado?

You need an attorney in NY. That is where they are claiming that you received unemployment for which you were not entitled.

Can I be handcuffed and taken to jail without being informed of my Miranda rights?

If you were in cuffs or otherwise in custody when you were interrogated by the police officer, you had to be read your Miranda rights. Otherwise,...