I was 1099-Misc by an ex employer. Now he is trying to take me to court to pay it back to him. Can he do that legally?

I too am confused. He paid you for work you performed as an independent contractor, sent you the 1099 by Jan 31 as required by law, but now wants...

Is this deferred sentence on my record and still seen by the court/judge/public

Yes, law enforcement will be able to see the arrest and so will a judge. The only way a member of the public will be able to see it is if they pay...

The answer to your question is no, before a garnishment can happen there must be several steps accomplished, all of which may or may not involve a...

I received a ticket for marijuana possession (under 1 ounce) in Colorado. Would that show up in a criminal background check?

Just because you were not booked into jail does not mean you were not "arrested" in the sense that there is now a record of this charge. If you...

What is a Review Hearing?

Mr. Reed is correct. The Court sets a "review" date on which it pulls the file to make sure everything has been completed. The issue is always: is...

My first offince it a drug charge i got a job and wondering when they drop my case will i get off or do i get put on probation?

If you don't already have an attorney, public defender perhaps, you need to speak with a local attorney who knows the Courts and the "normal"...

Am I going to jail?

It sounds to me as you have been charged in a criminal proceeding, not a civil court. If so, I assume you are in Municipal Court here in Colorado...

Can a case be thrown out if Judge believes Defendant is guilty?

Even if the Judge said this, believes it, was found to be biased against you, the "best" thing that could happen from your perspective is that you...

Since we are having difficulty finding a lawyer can I represent my wife who is named in the case?

As my colleagues state, you can help her as an advisory witness but without a license to practice law you cannot represent her. You need to find...

How hard is it and what is the process to make an adjustment in maintenance if my income drops after the divorce?

It depends on the wording of your Separation Agreement and the Court's final orders. Did you have an attorney help you with that? If so, contact...