My 13 year old daughter was just accused of stealing from a store while on vacation with a friend. How serious is this?

If this results in a criminal case being filed against your daughter, then you should absolutely get an attorney for her. Even as a juvenile, a...

Do I have a chance at winning appeal based on ineffective assistance of counsel, and numerous other errors in the trial?

The following is based on general principles of law, as I do not specifically practice in your jurisdiction. In general, appeals are based on...

Just started a real estate management comp. dont kno wether to inc or llc or if i need a ein.

Congratulations on your new business - you're wise to be concerned about personal liability and asset protection. Having a corporate structure...

You've been misled. All caps, all lower case - it doesn't matter. It may simply be a matter of style for the particular jurisdiction where the...

If my husband got remarried does that automatically make me divorced?

The status of your marriage depends on what, if any, ruling the court made on your petition for divorce on your absent and missing husband. If the...

California traffic warrant/misdemeanor

You said that you made an appearance before a judge - did you plead guilty to a misdemeanor failure to appear? That's a shame. Many times, the...

Can I press charges?

If you want to give them one last chance, get the word out to them that they've got 48 hours to return the car or you're listing it as stolen. ...

I'm in california: the back tire of our truck came off and cause another vehicle to swerve and crash.No injuries. my insurance

The California Vehicle Code requires liability insurance. Vehicle Code section 16028 is the infraction for driving without insurance. The penalty...

Is it better to do a settlement sooner or later?

If you've been involved in any sort of accident where you've suffered an injury, you really should seek legal representation. Insurance companies...

I need to know if and how can I handle an out of state criminal case by mail?

You posted this in the California section of Avvo.com - there may be a way for a Pennsylvania attorney to handle this without your appearing, but...