Doesn't one accused of a crime need to be informed of the charges before they are sentenced?

If you had been charged with a crime already, you would know it. If you are being harassed you need to take it up with your employer. If you...

Can I lose my home without going to court after I had given them notice I would not be able to pay for a few months?

The bank is required to obtain a judgment against you before evicting you. If you previously went to court and entered into a consent judgment,...

Can I be sued for past rent even though I never signed a lease?

If you are being sued, you need to consult an attorney. Just because you never received a summons doesn't mean you haven't been legally served...

What can I do legally to speed up the process?

To begin the eviction process, you need to serve them with some sort of notice. The amount of notice required, and the deadline for giving them...

If i am co tenant on the apartment lease and we go to court for an eviction . Can i stand in for my wife if her name is on summn

Everyone who was served with papers needs to appear. If one of you was served with papers for both of you, that is valid service (presuming you...

Quick deed and sale of house same time legal in missouri?

It is unclear what you are asking. Are you asking if you can sell a house via Quit Claim Deed? Also, what do you mean when you say someone is...

Is the definite consequence of pleading guilty to a minor in possession mean I will get my licence suspended?

Under Missouri's MIP law, minors (16-20 years old) who plead guilty to or are convicted of MIP will have their driver license suspended for 30...

A charge of Armed Criminal Action (ACA) can be amended (or changed) to something else, or dismissed completely, but it is completely within the...

If one is charged with a domestic violence and the witness continues to not show for court will the charges be dropped?

Whether the charges are "dropped" may depend on what other evidence the prosecutor has. If there is more evidence than just the victim's statement...

When do I plead the 5th?

It is supposed to be invoked upon the asking of a question, but only if you qualify. You should consult with an attorney to be sure you can use the...