Questions answered by Brent Schafer

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Can I take funds from my son's settlement before he turns 18?

Brent's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

You should contact the attorney who obtained court approval of the distribution of the minor settlement. You will need to go back to court to...

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Does my insurance have to pay for the other car in accident?

Brent's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

Yes, that is possible. It would depend upon who was found to be at fault or negligent. Your mother's insurance company will defend any claim...

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Can I stay my jail sentence pending appeal?

Brent's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

Yes. You can bring a motion to stay your sentence pending an appeal. You should consider this carefully with your attorney. Appeals and plea...

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What is sentence to serve? and can a judge add whatever conditions that they want to probation?

Brent's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

Sentence to Service (STS) is like community work service but is operated/monitored through the jail or probation. You generally will not get any...

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Looking for a attorney to file a case against avandia and lisinopril

Brent's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

I agree with my colleague. Do some internet research and schedule an appointment with an attorney in your area. Remember, there are time...

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Can I do anything about a longer then usual jail sentence and a judge making me pay more restitution then agreed to in the plea?

Brent's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. You agreed to a CAP of 60 days and the judge stayed below the "CAP," so no foul there. The restitution issue is...

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Is there any compensation that I am entitled to such as wrongful incarceration or wrongful arrest. Possible even wrongful death.

Brent's answer | Answered on February 17, 2015

Several states have statutes that allow for compensation for persons in your situation. You should speak to a local FL civil attorney for details...

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When should I have been read my Miranda Rights in the time of my arrest?

Brent's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

You should be read you Miranda warning after being placed in custody or you reasonably believe you are not free to discontinue the contact with law...

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Would the amount suggested by the attorney I spoke to be a fair amount to accept?

Brent's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

File the lawsuit and got to court. That is how you maximize your settlement. Quick and easy settlements will get you exactly what you have been...

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I wanna know I'm on probation can I be transferred from mpls mn to madeila mn because I'm gonna be moveing

Brent's answer | Answered on December 30, 2014

Maybe. It will depends on the offense level. Some minor offenses will not transfer. You need to visit with your probation officer and tell that...

Brent Schafer's Answers (1091)

Can I take funds from my son's settlement before he turns 18?

Does my insurance have to pay for the other car in accident?

Can I stay my jail sentence pending appeal?

What is sentence to serve? and can a judge add whatever conditions that they want to probation?

Looking for a attorney to file a case against avandia and lisinopril

Can I do anything about a longer then usual jail sentence and a judge making me pay more restitution then agreed to in the plea?

Is there any compensation that I am entitled to such as wrongful incarceration or wrongful arrest. Possible even wrongful death.

When should I have been read my Miranda Rights in the time of my arrest?

Would the amount suggested by the attorney I spoke to be a fair amount to accept?

I wanna know I'm on probation can I be transferred from mpls mn to madeila mn because I'm gonna be moveing