I've been summoned to court. I am The Victim domestic/strangulated to be a wittness. I Do Not Want to go Can I be Forced to go?

Duress refers a situation whereby a person performs an act as a result of violence, threat or other pressure against the person. It does not apply...

Did I wait to long to go to the doctor? Will the store say they will not pay for the bills? Should I get a lawyer?

I agree with the other previous responses. North Carolina premise liability cases are frequently denied by the liability carrier on negligence...

My daughter was a passenger in a vehicle and thrown out at impact. She had surgery to repair broken arm.

Typically in the personal injury context it is beneficial to retain an attorney to ensure your interests are adequately protected. While they may...

Can a landlord find out about an eviction before the court date?

Yes, potentially. Court filings are a matter of public record so the (new) landlord could potentially find out about the current eviction...

I have just been fired because of a judgement call, what should i do?

Unfortunately, North Carolina is an at-will employment state meaning you can be terminated from your position for any reason or no reason at all. ...

Dafamation and harassment--My son is being harrassed in college.

Your question is not clear with regard to what is defaming about the nature of the photograph or what in this instance your son is claiming is...

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Yes, the record of the complaint would still be on the public record. But, if the landlord dismisses the action it will show up as a dismissal and...

If a juvenile is transferred to adult court in NC for felony A murder and convicted can he face the death penalty

AVVO is not the forum for homework or research paper help. The answer to your question is actually easily found as there was a very recent United...

If the cops didnt read them their miranda rights at the time being caught,and wasnt handcuffed could this affect the trial??

It depends on the circumstances of the interaction between the defendant and the police and other factors. A person must be informed of Miranda...

Still showing up online docket.. after hiring an attorney a month ago

You need to talk to your attorney regarding the status of the ticket. If you are referring to the online docket at the Administrative Office of the...