Mip, was in hospital when given court papers don't remember anything now doing diversion but was never offered a attorney?

The court is only required to offer you an attorney if there is a possibility that you could serve time in jail. The court is not required to...

When going to the law library, how can you cite your case with case laws that may not be in your state? I live in AZ.

There are two types of authority: binding and persuasive. Cases from the same jurisdiction that discuss the same topic are binding, and are the...

I am defending a civil suit pro se. When filing interrogatories,requests for docs,admissions, do I need specific court forms?

There are no specific forms required. Each side is limited to forty (40) interrogatories, but other than that, there are not a lot of limitations...

I don't believe I'm at fault for an accident, and insurance was not found on the car I was driving. What can I do?

The general rule of thumb is that insurance follows the vehicle. If the insurance company has told you that there was no coverage, you should...

Will filing a complaint with the department of insurance get them to pay my claim?

Generally, no. The Arizona Department of Insurance does not have the ability to compel an insurer to pay a claim. The ADOI's main purpose is to...

Hearsay are statements made by a person, out of court, used to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement. Hearsay can come in the...

Mandatory arbitrations are non-binding, meaning any party can appeal an unfavorable decision as a matter of right. The court has no discretion in...

Hi. In a car accident injury case, how much contact and instruction should a client expect from their attorney?

Every attorney is different in how they handle their cases. It is probably unrealistic to expect daily or even weekly phone calls. If you are...

Is a notice of claim just for public entities?

A notice of claim is only required for public entities. There are no formal notice requirements for private entities. Also, you may file a...

A lawsuit was filed against me and i had to responed to it,which i did . i havent heard from the judge , but i got a letter in

You need to file an Answer with the Court. You have ten business days from the date the notice was filed. Your Answer needs to respond to the...