Can family members pay for a criminal defense attorney?

Generally speaking, yes. There are a few exceptions. When this happens at my office (especially in drug cases), I do ask two things of the family...

Long story short i was suspended then got caught. Then got a lawyer everything was ok now. 8 months latter i just got a ticket

That's a pretty choppy narrative so I will tell you how I understand it. If my understanding is wrong, then my answer may be wrong. You got...

I reported another nurse for violations, she was given documents from my employer stating every word I said, can they do that?

Alan is correct but the next clause is that speaking to the party or representative is completely optional on your part. If you have a smartphone,...

I got a ticket that names me as the defendant for the motel I work for.

First, you must formally tender the defense to the employer, with the help of a lawyer. Tender to nobody eve vaguely associated eith the...

Former employer refusing to pay past dental expense after termination. Is this legal?

This stuff has really tight timelines. Go ahead and file your appeal with the insurer. Immediately go find a lawyer who does ERISA cases. Not...

Federal lAw treats school records differently from other business records. Your subpoena will be opposed. If you don't have a lawyer you will...

They don't need the informant or the money to make this one work. Lawyer up and shut up. Here's another thought: Don't keep weed at your house or...

Well I received an Unlicensed operator ticket in NY while driving on a IL ticket. I have to send an affidavit to not appear

You were on here before. From your facts, you are innocent. Defend the case but give your lawyer all the documents. You had one too few...

Severance or continuing one full year of salary while laid off

Attorney Goldstein is quite correct. You need a lawyer in the background helping manage the negotiations. Keep in mind there are many non-cash...

My sister has a med mal suit against a hosp and the doc who performed her surg. Can another lawyer review. the offer is 20,000

Your recitation is confusing. The plaintiff herself is going to have to get very active. Hard to make sense of a Naperville firm handling a...