Ms. Powell is right. You should first retain an attorney. You may be able to negotiate a satisfactory settlement. If not, you probably have...

I was stopped at a Walmart for shoplifting seventeen dollars worth of stuff. The security guard let me go with taking a photo

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I got a DUI in Washington state on Monday and blew a .228, and I am on probabtion for a dv assaut in Washington state.

Your statement indicates that you may have committed a probation violation. You should retain competent legal counsel at your earliest opportunity...

How do I request a discovery request after one has been served to me?

Cases often go better with lawyers working on them. As a party to a civil suit, you have the right to request answers to your interrogatories...

Parole for violent offender

It appears as though the basic sentencing range for Assault in the First Degree (RCW 9A.36.011), a "serious violent offense" (RCW...

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Third parties do not have standing to sue for breach of contract where they were not involved in the formation of the contract. Your statement...

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Normally, you sue in the State where the tort occurred, or where any defendant resides. [In accordance with the Avvo community guidelines,...

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Small claims: landlord claims he sent a timely security acount- did not..but judge believe lying landlord /he need postmark!?

Proving you didn't get something is harder than proving you did. If you raise the issue, though, the landlord would probably have to produce proof...

Does Rule 1.60 prevent my case from reassignment bc Appeal is pending - even tho all cases in Dept will be reassigned 3/14/11?

The court has great discretion as to the scheduling and assignment of cases. Requesting a recusal is supposed to be something you have a right...

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I hope you never need it, but when people get hit by motorist who don't have enough insurance, the extra coverage you can have on your policy can...