Hi im in greeley colo i was arrested yesterday and on probation this is the 3rd time violating probations does that mean doc tim

Not DOC, but it does not look good. Probably a long jail sentence. I would apply for a Public Defender or hire a criminal defense attorney and stop...

Why was the form i-601 created?

There is no question that a child needs both of their parents and I understand your frustration. Understand that you are dealing with the US...

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Is there a way to force my daughters school to let her repeat the 2nd grade?

You are in need of an education attorney. I was formerly a staff attorney with the Legal Center for People with Disabilities in the 1980s (yes, I...

I was awarded a truck that is financed in both our names and I want to sell it where I live now.

Are you divorced? That is the impression that I am getting. Were you awarded the truck in the divorce? Was the truck even addressed in the divorce?...

Being evicted from low cost Denver Housing, because son (15 years) broke into neighbors home. Given less than 30 days to vacate.

Is it fair is not the question to ask. Is it legal is the question to ask. Yes, it is legal. A crime was committed and consequently she can be...

If I fail to do something while on diversion does that automatically make me guilty of the charges I'm accused of?

No, it means that you will likely be taken off of diversion and prosecuted for the charges in the court system. Try to comply with all of the...

Can my employer change my work hours without notice? Can they also cut back my hours without notice?

Yes and Yes. Unless you have a contract or belong to a union that says the contrary.

Is this a case of double jeopardy? And what can we do about it?

It is not double jeopardy. As my colleagues have commented, you have to be tried to a court or a jury for the same factual situation on two...

If me and a family member got into a fight and i was being attacked by her and the roomate and i defended myself

Self-defense is a very fact-specific concept. Whether the amount of violence used in self-defense was appropriate depends on the level of violence...

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Am I eligible to collect social security from my ex-spouse?

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