Does the right to a speedy trial apply to a victim? If not, why and what can we do to stop the defenses delay tactics?

Perhaps it should be applied for the benefit of the victim, but my understanding it is a right for the benefit of the accused, and can be waived by...

My father just passed away and we wanted to go and get some of his effects, but the woman hes lived with will not let us come

After a death family members often get involved in issues relating to possession of family heirlooms, personal effect and such. The first question...

My father committed insurance fraud with a life insurance policy on my life. What are my legal options?

The facts are pretty hard to understand. If he got the policy when you were a baby what is the issue about certifying that you were a non-smoker? ...

Life insurance question, am I going to be left homeless and poor if my boyfriends ex is irrevocable beneficiary?

Her lawyer didn't make her the beneficiary, your boy friend did, or at least he agreed to do so as part of the settlement. Whether or not this is...

I'm an 18 year old living with my parents. If I buy my own phone, and pay for its service, can they legally still confiscate it?

In Oregon you are an adult at 18, and they have no right to take away your property. However, if you want to continue to live there, you may have...

We have one month left on our lease and would like to leave a month early and let the landlord keep our security deposit in lieu

Some landlords take "last month's rent," some take a security deposit. If this were the last month's rent, you would not need to make an...

Can I put a lien on ex's daughter's (from first marriage) house since he gave her the down payment instead of paying support?

indeed this does sound like a fraudulent transfer under Oregon law, and you very well could have a right of recovery against the recipient. But,...

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The Trustee died, and no one notified us

You don't provide any details of the trust, or explain how the husband can spend everything. The details are critically important, and the best,...

What is the highest interest rate on a 2000 honda accord $8999.oo and the lemon law of oregon ?

This sounds like it may be a warranty claim on bad transmission work, rather than a lemon law claim. As suggested by the other response, you need...

Is it ever too late to retreive my household items and personals that were granted in the final divorce decree?

Failure to commence an action to claim these items would probably bar recovery. However, since you already have a judgment for these items, you...