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Q: Can a debt collection agency pursue legal action in Florida after 7 years?
I purchased a motorcycle in 2018 using a credit card, but it was stolen, and I filed a police report. I stopped making payments and my account was charged off. There were no attempts to collect until 7 years later when it was sold to a debt collection agency. They've contacted me through phone... View More 
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 21, 2026
answered on Jul 21, 2026
Your situation involves two distinct legal protections that work in your favor. Under Florida law, the statute of limitations for a credit card debt is five years pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 95.11(2)(b), which means a creditor or debt collector generally cannot obtain a court judgment against you for... View More
Q: How to choose between recovery court and DUI probation for a first offense?
I was offered a plea deal for a DUI involving drugs and probation for my first offense in New Jersey. I wasn't driving; I pulled into a Wawa for medical reasons and fell asleep. An officer approached me, and after informing her that I needed a hip replacement, I did my best on the sobriety... View More
Mark Cheser
answered on Jul 21, 2026
answered on Jul 21, 2026
More information is needed. In Superior Court the PDs (if that is who you have) do not know much about defending DWI. Did you give consent for the blood draw? Was it informed consent? You can be DWI even with prescribed drugs. In fact most say do not drive. The combination of drugs can amount to... View More
Q: What legal steps can I take after being assaulted with a weapon in Joplin, Missouri?
In March of this year, while I was walking home in Joplin, Missouri, I was followed by a vehicle from Decarbolot around 21st or 22nd street along Range Line. The driver, identified as my sister's friend Adam, was driving a white Dodge or Ford pickup. When I reached the Super 7, another... View More
Jennifer Sweeton
answered on Jul 21, 2026
answered on Jul 21, 2026
If this occurred in Missouri and you were assaulted and threatened with a firearm, you should report the incident to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction as soon as possible, even if several months have passed. Explain why you were unable to report it earlier and provide as much detail as... View More
Q: What legal actions can I take against club expelling me without proof and withholding fees?
I have been a member of the Skaneateles Country Club in New York for over 65 years. Recently, my children, who are in their 60s, were classified as guests and faced infractions from the club, with no proof provided. They were not allowed to attend the board meeting to defend themselves. As a... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 20, 2026
answered on Jul 20, 2026
I'm sorry this happened to you and your family. You ask about your options. It could be difficult for attorneys to advise without knowing what the infractions involve and what the club's rules are. Before spending money on attorneys, one option may be to find a copy of the club rules and... View More
Q: Is jail time possible for dogs at large while on probation in Arizona?
I am currently on a three-year probation, having completed two out of three years with a clean record unrelated to this incident. Recently, my young son accidentally allowed our dogs to escape while we were asleep; the chain securing our door had broken without our knowledge. Unfortunately, two of... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2026
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answered on Jul 20, 2026
The short answer is you should definitely get a consultation with a criminal lawyer because if you're on probation and you pick up any kind of charges, even if the charges are later dropped, it can trigger a probation violation on your first case.
As for the "dogs at large"... View More
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