Is there a US equivalent to a McKenzie Friend (in the UK helps a litigant in person in court but is not an attorney)?
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Answered on September 20, 2016
Some courts have "Self-Help" Centers but the info you get there is limited. What you are looking for is a "pro bono" attorney to help you without...
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Can i get a restraining order on my neighbors. When they already inteuded in my premises and i felt threathen and had to fire
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Answered on September 17, 2016
You can get a restraining order against anyone as long as you can demonstrate to the court a legitimate need for its issuance such as an imminent...
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Is there a lawyer available to chat?
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Answered on September 17, 2016
You're not going to find a lawyer who can chat with you directly through this forum. Use the Find A Lawyer tab on this website, or Avvo's other...
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Can a rape victim petition for a warrant in Colorado?
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Answered on September 14, 2016
Typically, it is the DA who has the discretion to determine whether or not to pursue a case, based on the strength of the evidence available to...
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I am going to court for reckless endangerment with dv enhancer. Can this be dropped?
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Answered on September 14, 2016
Any case can always be dropped, depending on the circumstances. Even if you were the on to call the police, you could still be charged ifthe...
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What will happen to me for shoplifting $6.97 worth of merchandise from Walmart?
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Answered on September 14, 2016
I don't think any lawyer on here could give you any meaningful response to the two questions you ask. The "fine" that Walmart would be imposing is...
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Weird DUI experience in Colorado on Friday.
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Answered on September 12, 2016
You need to clarify what your charges are in court. It is possible you are not charged with DUI, and even if the cop initially said he wasn't...
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My probation officer is requesting early termination from probation how long should I wait to expect an answer?
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Answered on September 12, 2016
A pleading needs to be filed with the court. If both the PO and DA are in agreement, and there is nothing in your plea agreement preventing early...
We received a photo ticket from Commerce City in the mail for violating traffic code 603. Is this legal and do we have to pay?
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Answered on September 12, 2016
Colorado has been using these photo ticket systems for several years now in the Denver Metro area. You raise some good points about due process. ...
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Weld County Pretrial Services issued Warrant for FTA on meeting agreed to reschedule
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Answered on September 12, 2016
Something does not seem right in the situation you describe. Typically, an FTA occurs when someone misses a court date, not for missing a...
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