I have been sentenced to 30 days on a violation, I have 20 days time served from the original charge but am being denied it.

I do not understand your question. What do you mean you are being denied it. You must consult in person with an experienced attorney.

Does applying for a public defender waive your privilege to request a change of venue (different county) for a felony charge?

Seeking a change of venue is no simple task. You must allege factors which could result in a change of venue. The things that you relating your...

Can a request to modify a divorce decree in ramsey county, MN be submitted without going to court if both parties agree?

I am afraid that the Student Loan Company, as a creditor, has a contract that for payment. Nothing that the parties do in a divorce or...

Can someone legally record you with out your knowledge in MN?

Maybe. More would have to be known about the circumstances. Generally - it is legal to record any conversation where you are a party to it. ...

There is no "average." You are paying for experience and more. You should consult with a lawyer about your particular needs.

If an ex boy friend has sent me multiple texts saying he will pay me half of something, will that hold up in court?

No. Promises that are unsupported by consideration are insufficient to support a contract. However - there may be an argument of detrimental...

A friend got arrested for being drunk and for possession of .5g of meth

It does not sound like there is much in the way of evidence to support a charge. However- posting on a site such as this is not wise. You must...

Is my dog being illegally proclaimed a dangerous dog?

State law and local ordinances may differ. You are bound by the laws of both City and State.

An offense is listed as non-divertable in a county, are there ever exemptions granted for first time offenders?

There are always exceptions. Whether such an offer will be made often depends on how aggressively and/or effectively the case is defended.

Is it beneficial to use a mother trying to "keep the peace" to prove instability?

First, demonstrating that you can co-parent is an important factor if you wish the court to consider joint custody. If you are unable to...