Will my immigration status be affected if I don't pay a traffic ticket

It is possible the ticket has not been entered into the computer system yet although if you were ticketed in August it should have been. If you...

Is there a maximum amount of rent increase that a landlord can charge a tenant

There is no general answer to your question. Many CA communities have rent ordinances that limit how much the landlord can increase your rent. I...

Employee Claiming Injury (Florida)

Your questions: 1) It is not inconceivable that the symptoms of his work time injury could have gotten worse overnight; I see noting in the facts...

Eight drinks in 2 hours is not a "lot of alcohol" for a man your size. Your case is very defensible especially since there is a margin of error in...

What can I do if my lawyer was too drunk to represent me in bankruptcy court

There is nothing that I know of that entitles you to free consul in bankruptcy court but I stand to be corrected. Call your state bar to see if...

What is a defendant's right regarding a summons and complaint that was served for me to my son's address

Do you use this address for mailing purposes or rent a room at your son's? Under certain circumstances if you did, you could be served by the...

Can a defendant defend himself against child molestation charges

What usually happens is that he would be appointed to represent himself, then depending on whether he qualifies financially for an appointed...

Are there statute of limitations on a personal injury lawsuit

In CA, it is one year from the date of injury to the filing of a civil suit; same thing for wrongful death.

Is it possible to appeal a criminal conviction when information on warrants and witness statements are wrong

These are serious and substantial charges. they will not be dismissed because there are inconsistencies in the timing as described by witnesses. ...

Still in house, ex left, she is advertising for a room to pay her part of mortgage. Do I have to allow?

This requires that an attorney examine your property division portion of your divorce. Common sense says she can't do that but the law is not...