Will a drug arrest deter employers from hiring me? I was not detained and was not charged for the gram of cannabis I had

I agree with counsel although I assume that you may mean an arrest occurred but the case was dismissed. Employers may not use arrest records in...

If I cash the returned security deposit check and want to dispute it in court, would that be the same as accepting that amount?

I agree with counsel's remarks. If there is no restricting language on the check. It might be wise to cash it, especially if it is a personal...

I filed a motion for a substitute judge in circuit court. When will the new one be assigned and my case be heard?

If the motion has already been filed and granted (the question is a little unclear in that point) you might bring a copy of the order allowing for...

How long does it take the bankruptcy court to notify creditors of the filing and should I notify them if I'm being sue?

I agree with Attorney Wagman. If this is one of the rare cases where you have filed bankruptcy without an attorney, then make sure that you notify...

What can I do about this?

Attorney Gotzh poses the most important point: was anything signed? Any lawsuit has to be signed and verified by a party to the lawsuit--an...

Is this technically resisting a peace officer?

Attorney Sachs gives a good answer here. I would only add generally that at the arrest stage the important right a person being arrested should...

Chances of an OP getting granted in the interim hearing that was initially denied?

I agree with counsel. Generally it is unlikely that a second petition for order of protection will prevail while a previous petition by the other...

Does a beneficiary have to pay rent to the estate if the other beneficary is not getting the same amount of compensation?

This question is difficult to answer on this public message board. In the case of a trust, the question should be posed to the trustee....

Child support

I agree with counsel. If a support order was recently entered and accurately reflects available income, a modification is unlikely. You might...

Selected as the best answer

First of all, conversations of such a nature should be held in a private, secure location--in an attorney's office where the specific facts may...