Pre Trial Hearing

a pretrial hearing is essentially a settlement conference where the DA and defense attorney discuss the case, its strengths and weaknesses and see...

After being served a summons for civil case how long until the proof of service has to be filed with the court?

You have 30 days from the date of service to answer the complAint. who sued you and for how much? When were you served

Cited for petty theft ($112) , is diversion an option?

When is your court date for your arraignment. In my experience these cases really depend. You have three potential options: 1....

Yes. I have handled these cases before and it is important that you retain an attorney to review the facts for any defenses such as entrapment and...

Am I required to give discovery, when opposing counsel has not done so. I only received an email with some discovery as PDF file

your obligation to comply with discovery is separate from whether they have provided discovery or not. You need to respond in a timely fashion to...

I have received a summon for a loan which I wasn't able to pay for 3 yrs now. What happens if I will ignore it?

if you received a summons you need to respond to the complaint properly so a default judgment is not entered against you. When were you served...

An s-corp that is in the processed of being closed down is being sued for back-wages. What is the best way to act?

you need to review the lawsuit with an attorney to discuss your options.

do not give a statement to the store. I hope you took pictures of the area where you fell and secured the names of the witnesses. You should talk...

DUI and hit a parked car and left.

You will be charged with DUI and also leaving the scene of an accident. Jail is certainly a possibility. It will depend on your prior criminal...

I generally do not verify complaints unless required to do so. Your lawyer will decide what is appropriate