How long do we have to get out of the house.

If the judgment you mention is in a foreclosure suit, then the parties in possession of the house can stay up to the time of the sheriff's sale and...

Should I plea guilty or not

Because a theft related conviction can carry long term consequences, you should consult with an attorney immediately. If you cannot afford one,...

Should I consider fighting a misdemeanor charge of driving with an expired plate?

In many cases, if you bring the registration current and take the up to date paperwork to court, the judge will dismiss the charge if you pay the...

There are a number of factors involved. Depending on when the encroachment was discovered - not just by you but prior owners - there may be an...

How is it determined when you can get a deferred judgment and when you can't

If you have a clean prior criminal history, there are no aggravating facts in your case and you have not previously received a deferred judgment,...

Will I have to pay an entire ticket or just court costs because of a driving while suspension ticket?

In many counties if you pay off the ticket and get reinstated by Iowa DOT and have something in writing to prove it (letter from DOT of a new...

Can you get out of being a cosigner when filing bankruptcy?

The debt can be discharged in bankruptcy, but this only prevents the lender from collecting from you. It does not prevent the court that entered...

If I file bankruptcy will I need to hand over my car?

If your payments are current on the car, the odds are that you will be able to keep it. If the car is worth at least the amount you owe on it then...

If the community service was in addition to a fine, you probably just need to do it, If the community service is to work off the fine, then you...

Will i receive jail time or probation

Since it sounds like these may be your first offenses, the odds are that your attorney can help you stay out of jail. If the newer charges were...