Do I sue in State Court or Federal Court after being placed in jail by mistake for a week and how much is reasonable to ask for

Mr. Shapiro is correct, a civil rights lawyer is the best type of attorney to seek in this situation. Because you're on parole you've forfeited...

Paying civil demand letter???

This is a somewhat common question on Avvo. No, failure to pay a civil demand will not result in a warrant for your arrest. For more...

How and can i fight this case?

You need to show up at court, tell the clerk you think you have a warrant, ask to speak to a public defender. You'll meet with a PD, they'll give...

Nobody here will be able to give you an accurate count of your custody time - the judge has some discretion, statutes prescribe some limits, and...

Will my friend be convicted of a dui when he wasn't driving?

Only your friend and his attorney know why the case has been postponed. If he can prove he was not driving (through the testimony of the other...

Blew temporary color on landlord's car - very little. He threatens to go to Court and file for misdemeanour, Should I fight?

Your landlord doesn't "file a misdemeanor" - only a prosecutor can decide if there will be charges. If he contacts the police, then I suggest you...

How long will I have to serve in county jail for not completing my required number of community labor days on a 2nd DUI?

My colleagues are correct - an extension is possible. It's discretionary. Who represented you for your DUI? They would be in the best position...

Eventually you will have to worry about paying your ticket and fines in New Jersey. DMVs are getting better at communicating with each other, and...

I was cited for petty theft in Dec. 2013, my case was dismissed in juvenile court, should I be worried about a background check?

Mr. Dane's answer is spot on. You should not be concerned about a juvenile record, however it appears that you do not even have a record... No...

My daughter's home in California was used for bail for a friend last year. In November 2014 the judge released the bond but the

Mr. Broughton's answer is correct. You say that the amount of cash paid exceeds the bond - if that's the case, then you have a civil action...

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