My husband nor myself gave consent for treatment in an emergency room. Are we responsible for the bill?

Implied consent may be assumed if a patient is unresponsive or unable to make a rational decision (e.g. altered mental status). If you have...

I plead guilty to a felony charge. I only plead guilty because I could not afford legal fees. Can I appeal after the fact?

You must file your appeal within 45 days of the entry of the judgment you are appealing. The time can be extended, for no more than 30 days....

Is probation ever considered in federal crimes? Person was charged with one count of information.

Yes, probation is possible in federal cases.

My car is stolen and totaled. Will thief be convicted of grand theft auto, and will they be responsible for paying for the car?

Under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-10, at minimum, she can be charged with theft as a crime of the third degree for auto theft (3-5 years in prison). The judge...

I'm being harassed by an underage girl

In New York, the age of consent is 17 years old. The "fooling around a bit" could lead to a charge of Second Degree Sexual Abuse, due to her being...

I will hire a criminal attorney. Who will take my case to trial? email me at [email protected]. JC experience preferred.

Attorneys on Avvo.com cannot solicit you. You should search for criminal defense attorneys on Avvo.com, and view their profile and website. Good luck!

If your brother does not plan on driving the vehicle, it is possible to transfer the title to your brother "just title the vehicle" without...

The registration does not need to be the in the name of the owner. If the registration and title show two different names, the owner (the name on...

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In a general release is it permissible for the other party to include language of not filing criminal charges?

THE ASSOCIATION OF THE BAR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK NYC Eth. Op. 1995-13 TOPIC: THREATENING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION; AGREEMENTS TO FORBEAR FROM...

DUI charge.

You should have a criminal defense attorney take a look at the document.