Personal Banker applied a credit card without my concent

I don't know what sort of case you would have against the bank, but you certainly could complain to management about the action of the banker. You...

Can statute 609.53 recieving stolen property be dismissed by proving you didnt know or have reason to know the it was stolen.

It is possible for a case to be dismissed before trial as my colleagues have noted, but the case you describe, it seems more likely to be a trial...

18 years ago I plead guilty in IL to retail theft & got 6 months probation,no conviction since. Will this still be on my record?

It really depends on the law and the recordkeeping in Illinois. You can probably check the record yourself through any of a number of online...

My son was being charged with a simple robbery and they are dropping it down to a theft on person, what should he plead

I agree with the previous answers, it is impossible to make a recommendation without all the information available. Your son should not plead...

Considering hiring a lawyer for a DUI back in Dec 2008 that didn't get filed until July of 2009. No plea or appearance yet

I would agree with my colleague from California, that your best course of action is to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Whatever...

I was convicted of a crime that I can now show was based on lies. How can I fix this?

Did you have a trial or did you plead guilty? The process would depend on a lot of facts not available here. Generally once the period for appeal...

Can state time and federal time be consolidated?

That is up to the courts. In federal court, they are likely to require your time to be consecutive, though a state court may not. Really your...

As the previous answer noted, gambling is illegal and gambling debts are generally unenforceable. It seems unlikely that you can sue to collect an...

Polygraph requested, should I comply?

I would agree with the previous answers. You need a lawyer as soon as possible. A polygraph exam won't likely help you. Even if they conclude...

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We are defendants in a foreclosure, only because we docketed a lien on the property. Will this affect our credit score?

I don't think you have anything to be concerned about. You may want to discuss with a lawyer to determine if you want to redeem the property...