I was in an accident with a school bus, the bus was at fault but the insurer are not paying for damages. What should I do?

You have the right to sue. Either you can go through your insurer or you will need to hire an attorney to sue. As always with civil suits, you...

Is "Padilla V. Kentucky" being satisfied by a defense attorney including immigration matters in a contract?

Yes that would be satisfied. Criminal attorney's must inquire as to the immigration status and advise if a potential conviction may affect. Its...

Yes you definitely need an attorney. Theft convictions can ruin people's lives. IF you can't afford an attorney then you can ask the court to...

Is it up to the judge during a hearing to make a determination if the case will go to trial?

A judge can dismiss a case if it is not legally sufficient. A judge can also determine if evidence needs to be suppresed after hearings. Based on...

I need to find a Criminal Lawyer or a Probono Lawyer for my fiance...

I'm not sure if you are talking about a criminal case or a civil case against the police department. Either way, you will likely not find a pro...

Can I travel overseas (ie Asia) if I have a bench warrant?

Anytime a person has an open warrant they are at risk of being arrested. Certain actions raise those chances. International travel is one of...

He should definitely NOT call the DA office and explain this. Anything he says can be used against him if he is ever charged. He should probably...

Is amending a charge or a complaint subject to time limitation?

Yes the prosecutor can do this. This is a superseding information.

In a fatal bicycle/motor vehicle accident when would police NOT do toxicology on the driver of the car?

If the police don't believe that the driver was under the influence of any drugs or alcohol, then they won't get a toxicology. The driver must...

Is it possible for the DA to amend the charge after the time limitation run out?

Any statute of limitations defense would need to be more closely look at by an attorney. The time could've been tolled due to the defendant's...