Questions answered by Laura A McDermott

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If my name is not on a lease in pinal county but i can prove that in fact i live there would/could i be arrested if i break in?

Laura's answer | Answered on August 09, 2013

The safest way for you to handle this situation is to call the city police department or sheriff's office and ask them for a 'civil stand-by' so...

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I stole my father in law's identity, help!

Laura's answer | Answered on August 08, 2013

Did you post this one, too? http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/can-my-dad-give-me-a-notarized-letter-to-handle-hi-1361461.html Your question...

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What does compl dismissed by cty atty mean?

Laura's answer | Answered on August 08, 2013

It means 'Complaint Dismissed by County Attorney'. Did the court appoint the public defender's office (or some other attorney) at your husband's...

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I was arrested in CA for welfare fraud. misconduct w/ explosives wrongly appeared on my record & affected my life. Please help.

Laura's answer | Answered on August 07, 2013

Coding errors appear quite frequently on national and state criminal history records - all it takes is one persons' sloppy data entry skills, and...

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I recd a supeoena to appear in court in Phoenix AZ. The supeoena was sent by mail. sh

Laura's answer | Answered on August 06, 2013

If this is a criminal case, then yes, service of a subpoena by mail is allowed. The subpoena can be sent either by certified mail or first class...

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Is there a way to determine whether someone self surrendered or got picked up for a warrant? This is in Maricopa County.

Laura's answer | Answered on August 05, 2013

You can try to look up the case online to see if there's a notation about a self-surrender (there might be no notation, even if it was a...

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Can personal financial information regarding an invoice be legally given to someone no affiliated with the account?

Laura's answer | Answered on August 05, 2013

It looks like you asked a similar question 2 days ago: ...

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Can I withdraw plea after sentence because I later found out I was illegally searched and had grounds for motion to suppress

Laura's answer | Answered on August 05, 2013

You cannot "withdraw" from a plea agreement after you've been sentenced - a motion to withdraw from the plea agreement would typically be filed...

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How do I file a complaint against a Phoenix AZ attorney and get arbitration to decide?

Laura's answer | Answered on August 05, 2013

You can call the Arizona State Bar Discipline Intake Dept at 602.340.7280.

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Can I file charges against a lawyer who lied for his client?I have witnesses that prove she lied for her client.

Laura's answer | Answered on August 03, 2013

If the lawyer's client (defendant) gave his lawyer false information, and the lawyer acted on that information in good faith, then you're going to...

Laura A McDermott's Answers (124)

If my name is not on a lease in pinal county but i can prove that in fact i live there would/could i be arrested if i break in?

I stole my father in law's identity, help!

What does compl dismissed by cty atty mean?

I was arrested in CA for welfare fraud. misconduct w/ explosives wrongly appeared on my record & affected my life. Please help.

I recd a supeoena to appear in court in Phoenix AZ. The supeoena was sent by mail. sh

Is there a way to determine whether someone self surrendered or got picked up for a warrant? This is in Maricopa County.

Can personal financial information regarding an invoice be legally given to someone no affiliated with the account?

Can I withdraw plea after sentence because I later found out I was illegally searched and had grounds for motion to suppress

How do I file a complaint against a Phoenix AZ attorney and get arbitration to decide?

Can I file charges against a lawyer who lied for his client?I have witnesses that prove she lied for her client.