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I recently had a court appearance where the judge refused to give me a public defender. What can I do and who should I speak to
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Answered on January 31, 2013
I agree with the other attorney. If this is circuit court, not municipal, and you are indigent, you must get a public defender. It does sound very...
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Do we have legal right to sublet or legal rights to withhold rent due January 1st?
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Answered on December 11, 2012
A good argument can be made that you have been constructively evicted by landlord's failure to get rid of a problem tenant, if the neighbor is also...
I was pulled over this evening for running a stop sign. I know I did not run it. I asked the officer to show me his dash cam.
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Answered on December 11, 2012
I agree with the other two posted. I have a lead foot myself and am pulled over fairly regularly. However, occasionally I believe I was not...
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What type of offense and penalties are associated with an obstruction of justice charge?
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Answered on December 07, 2012
This would depend on whether you are being charged in municipal court or state court, as well as some other factors.
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What to do with ex roommates property if they moved, never returned to get thier property? Lease ends in 8 weeks.
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Answered on December 05, 2012
Additionally, keep in mind that in hiring an attorney, is the expense worth it? Or even litigating it on your own... The half of the security...
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I have a tenant that has no current lease, is behind on $. The house had the door kicked in because of the manuf. of pot
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Answered on November 26, 2012
Duplicate of prior question?
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The tenant has no active lease, behind on $. door kicked in by police for manuf. of pot
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Answered on November 25, 2012
Evict them. As a lawyer I can't suggest how to handle the family issue; I'm not a family therapist. Eviction is straightforward. Call me if you'd...
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I need to break my lease due to a new job offer closer to home. What are my options?
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Answered on November 19, 2012
Technically, a breach of contract, the remaining rent due for the full year is a recoverable damage. However, there is a duty to mitigate the loss...
I received a speeding ticket in Missouri and got one earlier this year in Illinois. How do the points affect my license status?
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Answered on November 12, 2012
In addition to the other answers, which are completely correct, and to expand on the first, this is the reason to always consult an attorney. In...
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Can a landlord deny the use of Dish Network specifically but allow direct TV satelites?
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Answered on November 12, 2012
Yes, this is plausible. Your landlord would have to approve of the installation of a dish on the building in any case. Any dish installer that does...
