Do I need a lawyer to take someone to small claims court? Is there a $amount limit to qualify for small claims?

No, you don't need an attorney for small claims court. Call the court to make sure, but I would imagine $3,000 will be well within the allowable...

I have a court date, property destruction but i haven't been served by the county yet. does that mean I don't need to show up

Hire an attorney to represent you.

I have tickets in oregon that I plead guilty and got fines more than 20 years ago. is there a statue of limitations that has run

If you pleaded guilty but failed to pay the fines in Oregon, that court probably issued a warrant for your arrest, and warrants don't expire....

If you are asked "have you ever pleaded guilty" to anything, then the honest answer is yes. If you successfully completed the probation period...

DUI driving law in CA uses a 10 year limit on drunk driving charges. How does MO get away with using old CA priors to prosecute?

To aid in public safety, all states share information with each other regarding DUI convictions.

You need to hire a criminal defense attorney who practices in the city or county where you were charged. Call around and get some price quotes from...

Wal Mart recovery letter

I advise all of my shoplifting clients to ignore civil demand letters. There is a law in Missouri that allows stores to sue shoplifters for up to...

Will my friend have to go to jail for not completing his probation and not going to anger management? missouri has extradited

There will be a hearing before a judge because he violated probation. The judge could decide to revoke his probation and sentence him for the...

My ex has 5 probation violations, also just got a new felony charge for oxycodine and marijuana consequences?

Yes, he definitely is at risk of serious prison time. Hire a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. If you can't afford to hire a private...

Warrants don't expire. I believe the statute of limitations is 3 years for most felonies in Missouri. This means the prosecutor has 3 years...