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Q: Is a reckless driving ticket valid for empty parking lot in NJ?
I received a ticket for reckless driving in a private parking lot in Jackson, NJ. The parking lot was empty at the time. A police officer, observing from across a large street, followed me for about 5 minutes and issued two tickets after claiming I didn't use my turn signal. I have a clean... View More 
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Stephen Jones
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answered on Oct 17, 2026
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answered on Oct 17, 2026
The fact that the parking lot was private and reportedly empty does not automatically make the tickets invalid. In New Jersey, reckless driving is generally defined as driving "heedlessly, in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others" in a manner likely to endanger a... View More
Q: Should I change my will if one child is estranged?
I'm considering changing my will in Michigan due to family circumstances. I have four children, and currently, my estate is to be divided equally among them. However, one of my children has been estranged for more than a year and a half, while my other three children are supportive. My will is... View More
Jack Alpin
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answered on Oct 17, 2026
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answered on Oct 17, 2026
Only you can decide whether your estate plan should be changed. You may certainly change it, or consider alternatives such as a properly funded revocable trust and other estate-planning tools that may help avoid probate.
Michigan allows a parent to leave unequal shares to adult children or... View More
Q: How to resolve a DUI warrant in Minnesota from Florida?
I have a dormant DUI case in county court in Minnesota with a warrant out for my arrest since 2018. After the arrest, I relocated to Florida and have not spoken with a lawyer about resolving the warrant. I also have two prior DUI cases in Minnesota for which I completed probation. The warrant is... View More
Robert Kane
answered on Oct 17, 2026
answered on Oct 17, 2026
Contact a Minnesota criminal-defense lawyer in the county handling the case before traveling or contacting law enforcement; have counsel obtain the complaint, docket, warrant, extradition status, and records of your two prior DUI cases, then ask the court and prosecutor whether they will recall the... View More
Q: Can I face revocation or contempt for leaving treatment after probation ended?
I was placed on probation, and instead of revoking it, the judge ordered me to complete 6 months in treatment as a condition of my probation. I have been in treatment for 2 months, and my supervision probation end date has passed on October 9th, after which my probation officer informed me that I... View More
Damon Loyd Preston
answered on Oct 17, 2026
answered on Oct 17, 2026
I'm answering under Kentucky law, but it looks like you are in Indiana. If the case is not in Kentucky, disregard this answer.
As you've explained it, it sounds like you would be in the clear, but you would want to talk to an attorney who can look at your specific case to confirm... View More
Q: How can I claim damages for my car hit by an Edison pole?
A light pole in front of my house, owned by Edison, fell on the back of my car in my driveway yesterday due to erosion at the base. I contacted Edison, and they sent a crew to remove the fallen pole and the hanging electrical lines. No other damage or personal injuries occurred, but my car was... View More
William John Light
answered on Oct 17, 2026
answered on Oct 17, 2026
First make a claim with your own comprehensive auto insurer. It will pay for the damage, less your deductible. It will then subrogate against Edison and recover for the damage to your vehicle, and it will refund your deductible. If you didn't have comprehensive auto insurance, you will have... View More
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