First, I yield to NY counsel on matters of State Law. I think you are talking about the "magic dollar" concept of creating a privilege. It is an...

If they follow the 55x Series of Supreme Court Rules, they'll just mail you a new date. Use the time to go get an abstract from SOS and determine...

Need a lawyer to forward a letter to Ethics and Compliance Officer in Kansas for anonymity

While I am sure this all makes perfect sense to you, you're going to have to explain to a lawyer. Look for one who practices "Professional...

I am a 17 year old female who got into a physical fight with my 18 year old sister. She pressed charges against me.

You don't tell us what exactly you are charged with. These are all questions for your lawyer. Develop strategy. But do remember: There's a...

I'm going to assume you're level two Significant Risk. So you probably have to do DRE, 20 hours of education/treatment, VIP and maybe a little...

Red Light violation - turned on green but from another lane

If this is camera ticket, fight it. There's really no downside. If it's in court, he should either lawyer up and seek court supervision or check...

Will I have to do prison time?

I agree with Ms. Powell and Mr. Mullenix. But remember this: sentencing is always a two dimensional matrix where on axis is the offense and the...

Your use of terms like "sentencing hearing" and "actual hearing" does not convey much of a picture. If you look at the 55x series of Supreme Court...

S.O. Release from prison

You do not tell us exactly what he was convicted of. He is restricted for either ten hears or for the rest of his life, depending upon the...

What can I do about being unwantingly messaged?

Depending upon your age, these communications might be a crime. It's OK to talk to the police and show them exemplars. Just on security grounds,...