If I have a job offer in another state, but facing charges for DUI in Colorado; can I pay fines to avoid jail-time.

You definitely need to hire an attorney. Jail time is mandatory for a second offense. Even though the first was a deferred, the judge will still...

Yes, that is exactly what you do as well as serving them with a notice of breach of implied warranty of habitability for lack of heat which is...

Grandparents want to claim my child on taxes.

Not unless there is a court order that would allow them to claim the child. Otherwise, if you are paying child support and or supporting the child,...

Advice on how to restrict parenting time?

I would wait a little while before doing anything. You currently have her set up for supervised visits. When she does not show up for the...

I was giving a careless driving ticket

Talk with one of us on Avvo who handle traffic offenses. Many officers feel that if there is an accident that a citation must be issued which is...

I need to update the information on my mother's medical power of attorney. How do I go about this as she is not able to sign

If she is not able to sign, then she can not modify or update the power of attorney. If that is the situation, then you will need to open up a...

Can dismissed DUI be brought up in court at later date to influence sentencing for another charge?

First, it appears to be totally irrelevant and being offered for an improper purpose to attack your character. Second, it is not a felony offense...

That will be an incredibly hard argument for you to make. The DA and judge have you enter a plea agreement in writing as well as orally that you...

My mom is being blackmailed by sisters, to gain control of what they want

Wow, this is quite the interesting situation. I am not sure why the intervention, because normally that is for drugs or alcohol. Additionally,...

As a former judge, I can tell you that there is not way that I would extradite someone 2/3 of the way across the country for such a small offense....