Can a new landlord suddenly change their pet policy?

Normally a new owner of a rental property (business or residence) takes that property over subject to the still-valid leases. If your previous...

What's to be expected being my 1st offense? Can I plea "No contest" rather than guilty. What consequences should I expect?

Misdemeanor theft of property is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and/or up to a $2500 fine. There is no real difference...

Can I have a refusal to submit charge dismissed if the test wasn't requested until 10-12 hours after the accident?

Unfortunately no. That time span might could have been used to fight the results of the test had you taken it (though if alcohol was suspected you...

Can we get domestic battery in the third degree dropped

That's pretty funny. Believe it or not I've actually represented a client in the same situation before. Whomever was the "victim," (I'm...

I'm changing this to employment questions so someone with expertise in that area can give you input.

What do I do my elder parents have been threatened

After reporting it consider buying and installing a video security system. They can be pretty reasonably priced. Might be a good deterant.

Can i get different public defender

You can talk to the judge, but he doesn't have to appoint a new lawyer. You may want to try a few more private attorneys. Most offer payment...

I write just to add that they are required to get a search warrant before they can look through the phone. This case was decided not too long ago...

If the defense did not waive the time (and with him being in custody, they should not have), the State has 60 days to hold a hearing.

I plead not guilty to disorderly. What do I do before my next court appearance?

Disorderly conduct is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or up to a $500 fine. Having said that, most people don't go...