Do I have the legal and/or ethical justification for asking for a partial or full refund if on the day of trial he quit?

You are entitled to your file, an accounting of the time expended and the work performed, and a refund of any unearned portion of your retainer. ...

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Your best bet is to call the police department and explain the situation to them and then follow their advice on how to best proceed. It sounds...

How can I obtain help with a case for my brother that doesn't seem justly represented?

Mr. Brosnan and Mr. Warren are both correct. We exist in a society that is filled with racial prejudice, and we must be ever vigilante to protect...

I am sure there is a way to gain some relief, but I am not sure, since you're on deferred, you don't have a finding of guilt b/c it has been...

Can burglary of habitation being a second degree felony be reduced down

Of course there is a possibility of keeping him out of the "juvenile prison", but you would have to consult with his lawyer on how to best achieve...

Havw you ever herd of the book maximum ride?

Yes. "Maximum Ride is a series of young adult fantasy novels by the author James Patterson, with a manga adaptation published by Yen Press. The...

I agree with Ms. Holton and Mr. Wooldridge and would add congratulations on your 3 yrs. of sobriety! If the only issue with which you can be...

What can I do to help my husband that has been arrested in one county but is going to be transfer to another county for murder

Ms. Holton and Mr. Wooldridge are correct. Hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer out of the county from which the murder charge arises. The...

No bill .

Ms. Holton and Mr. Blake are correct. A "no bill", in indictment language, means there was not enough evidence to bring you to trial, but you're...

If I got a bench warrant can I pay all fines without going to jail ?...I live in texas

Maybe, but it depends on whether or not you want the convictions on your record. If it's municipal or JP court, then there is also Failures to...