I let someone live with me who owes me money on a verbal agreement can I keep her stuff til she pays me

No. Anything you do in such a situation must be done through formal eviction procedures. It's a pain in the neck, but not as difficult as it may...

Can I ask my landlord to lower my rent instead of increase it?

Certainly you can ask for that, but be aware that you are just negotiating the price. The landlord has no obligation to rent to you for less than...

I am being perused by a retailers law office for theft 134.003 Texas Liability Act what are my options?

Any attorney would need a lot more information than you have given here to be able to answer your question. You should consult an attorney,...

Can you expunge a felany?

No, such convictions are not eligible for expunction.

How do I go about asking a lawyer for a refund?

It's impossible to evaluate what is going on based on the limited information you have given here. There are many cases that proceed about like...

I'm 17 years old, got a shoplifting ticket (Class C), and will be going to court in a couple of days. What should I expect?

Mr. Carroll and Mr. Leroi are correct. While it is not impossible to handle this without an attorney, it is quite important and you do not want to...

Got pull over for speeding and end up my licenses was suspended.

The cost depends on what you hire the attorney to do. Depending on how much time has passed, there could be a possibility of reopening the case...

I know someone who is receiving food stamps for years. She puts on the application she is single with 3 kids. What will happen?

She could face very serious criminal charges. Immigration law is quite complicated. She should consult an immigration attorney for questions...

The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 14.01, provides as follows: "A peace officer or any other person, may, without a warrant, arrest an...

What is the first step I should take if I want a divorce, but my husband does not?

It is not kidnapping to take your son away, unless there is a court order in place that forbids you to do that. You should call SafePlace at (512)...