Random calls saying summons will be delivered and rights will be forfeited?

As a former economic crime prosecutor, I can tell you that this is a total scam. Ignore their calls. They would not make the comments that they...

I live an a complex where the private owner has not paid common charges which total over $6000.00

You will need to pay the complex directly and they should respect your lease and allow you to stay there until the end of your lease period.

My husband's x girlfriend has custody of there daughter, however we have the child 99% of the time should we file for custody

Yes, your husband should hire a family law attorney and file for a modification in custody or parenting time. Document everything as far as time...

Shoplifting caught at grocery store in Seattle

I agree that shoplifting or theft are considered to be crimes of moral turpitude that would get you deported. You need to hire a criminal defense...

How can I sue nycha for transfer?

You have a breach of the implied warranty of habitability due to the mold and water leaks. Your state should have a form to serve on the landlord...

Were the police allowed to seize my property and are they allowed to continue to hold it in their possession?

I teach constitutional law and this was an improper seizure without a search warrant or consent (which could be revoked). Hire an attorney to file...

What can happen in a case that is seen as a petty theft? i stole from my employeer and was cought

My colleagues are both correct. I was a prosecutor of economic crimes for 7 years and a judge for 7 years. Embezzlement or employee theft cases are...

I have a restraining against my spouse (female) - it's almost a year now. can I file for a divorce at the end?

Yes, you can file for a divorce and use the time period of the restraining order for purposes of establishing the 1 year requirement for filing a...

I have handled a lot of cases with CPS in other states rather than VA. I agree with my colleagues that you, the prof, and the school counselors are...

My husband was offered 7-14 years at pre-trial..lawyer said to take an open plea 5-10..what does an open sentence mean

An open plea means that your husband pleas to a charge the channel but does not agree to a given sentence. As such, the judge could sentence him to...