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Q: Does the respondent's new attorney suggest a negative case development?
I'm currently in a conciliation process against a large corporation, and I'm unrepresented by an attorney. The state's enforcement attorney sent an incorrect demand letter to the opposing counsel and refused to correct it. My case has been stalled for over four months, with opposing... View More 
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 3, 2026
answered on Aug 3, 2026
A Hawaii attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for a week. In and of itself, as a general matter, the introduction of a new attorney does not necessarily indicate a potentially negative development in your case. Without knowing more, it could be because the new attorney will... View More
Q: What are the legal implications of accidental firearm discharge damaging my own property in Colorado?
I need advice about a situation involving the accidental discharge of a firearm in Colorado. The discharge resulted in damage to my own property, but there have been no charges filed or contact with law enforcement as of yet. Could you guide me on the potential legal implications of this situation... View More
Jonathan Greenlee
answered on Aug 3, 2026
answered on Aug 3, 2026
The legal implications depend on where the firearm was discharged and the mental state (colloquially, the degree of carelessness that resulted in the accidental discharge).
Knowingly or recklessly discharging a firearm into any dwelling, occupied structure, or occupied motor vehicle... View More
Q: Is my speeding ticket valid without my signature, and what should I do?
I received a speeding ticket for driving 59 mph in a 35 mph zone while coming downhill westbound from the Eisenhower Tunnel on I-70 in Colorado. The officer who issued the ticket refused to let me explain my case. My dashboard indicated the speed limit was 60 mph, leading me to believe my speed was... View More
Jonathan Greenlee
answered on Aug 3, 2026
answered on Aug 3, 2026
There is no requirement that you sign the citation for it to be valid. Speeding is a "strict liability" offense, so your mistake or knowledge of the speed limit is irrelevant so long as the limit was posted on the road itself. The fact that your navigations system displayed the incorrect... View More
Q: How can I transfer a deceased aunt's car title to my name in Ohio?
I live in Ohio, and my aunt recently passed away, leaving me her 10-year-old car, which I have been driving and insuring in my name. She had no children or spouse. There is a will that left everything to me, but it wasn't signed by two witnesses, making it potentially invalid. The car's... View More
C. Lawrence Huddleston III
answered on Aug 3, 2026
answered on Aug 3, 2026
There is no alternative to probate. It is an arcane and challenging process. And a Will that is not witnessed has zero legal value in Ohio.
The first question is, was she on Medicaid or did she owe any income tax when she died? If so, they are the first ones in line to get anything she... View More
Q: Can lack of power by tenant in Alabama lead to abandonment and landlord rights?
As a landlord in Alabama, my tenant has not had power in the rental house for 7 days, which violates the rental agreement requiring them to keep utilities active. Despite our attempts to contact them via calls and texts, they have not responded. Given these circumstances, can the property be... View More
Travis Johns
answered on Aug 3, 2026
answered on Aug 3, 2026
Your lease will govern your rights and remedies. In Alabama, if there is a default in the lease, you're governed by Alabama Code Section 35-9A-421 (a). That code section outlines the process for a default by a tenant under Alabama Code Section 35-9A-301.
The property is not considered... View More
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