What's the next step in the Disability Determination process?

The process is a long one. After a hearing is requested it is usually more than one full year before the hearing date. If she is in a "dire need"...

How do I dismiss my unlawful possession of marijuana summons?

These are usually resolved by an Adjournment Contemplating Dismissal. Or "ACD" - this means that the case will be dismissed as long as you do not...

What kind of lawyer do I need

This is fraud. If you attempt this, it is very unlikely that the credit card company forgives the cost of the ring. So you will most likely still...

Can I record a conversation I am having with someone without their knowledge?

One party consent state or not, it is not so simple as one party recorded another party so everything is OK. When you say "evidence in a...

Can I get a refund for the house rental

Tough one. It depends on how the agreement is written. It also depends on how bad the problem is. The problem with summer rentals is that the...

Can my case still get dismissed after there was a judgement?

This looks like a previous question asked here. If the Petition contains a typo, but everything else is accurate, then it will not prevent a...

My landlord doesn't want to give me my paid rent receipts. How should I proceed? Why did she have cops hand me the 30 day notice

When the landlord refuses to give receipts, you either use a check or money order or do not pay until you get to court. The cops don't serve 30...

Can I sue my landlord for harassment if I live in a private home?

I agree with Mr. Smollens -- especially the part about jeopardizing the security deposit. There are many misconceptions about the deposit. You...

Almost everything used as evidence in court is "hearsay" -- especially at the pretrial stages. The notion that designating something as hearsay...

Can the assignment judge delay my motion just because he claims to be busy? My motion is on the calendar for this Friday and

The court is free to exercise discretion and control over its calendar. Judges do not really need a reason to alter the Court calendars. The...