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Q: What is the average flat-rate fee for a criminal defense attorney in Virginia?
What is the average flat rate fee for a criminal defense attorney in Virginia for handling one felony 6 charge, one felony 3 charge, and two misdemeanor charges? Additionally, there is security camera footage showing that all charges are false. Are there any factors specific to the complexity of... View More 
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Faraji A. Rosenthall
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
Unfortunately this isn't nearly enough information to possibly answer this question. This is the equivalent of asking how much a 2 bedroom costs to rent.
The jurisdiction matters tremendously. Lawyers in some areas will be more expensive than other areas.
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Q: Can I use "LifeList Tracker" as a shorter version of "Life List Tracker" for my business?
I plan to name my company "Life List Tracker" and would like to know if it's legally permissible to use "LifeList Tracker" as a shorter version for branding and marketing purposes. This question relates to businesses based in Washington and Idaho, but the app will... View More
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
The spaces or punctuation are not significant. What may be more important if you seek registration is that the mark will be considered "merely descriptive" of the services, if they are to make lists for living persons. To be exclusive, a mark must be more "distinctive" or be... View More
Q: How to contest a traffic ticket for passing a school bus in NY?
I received a ticket for passing a school bus with its stop arm out in New York. The incident occurred on 5/13/26, and I got the ticket in the mail on 6/11/26. When the light turned green, I was already accelerating with vehicles behind me and passed the bus when they deployed the stop arm, which I... View More
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Michael S Pollok
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answered on Jun 11, 2026
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answered on Jun 11, 2026
Since this is a photo/video ticket, I presume in New York, request a hearing and bring a laptop to the hearing to play the video for the hearing officer or judge. Also raise the issue of being charged as a third offender. There should be instructions in the notice you received to request a hearing.... View More
Q: Can I proceed with probate if I can't find a will but have a witness?
My boyfriend of over 20 years recently passed away in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. I know he left a will, which was witnessed by my mother, but I don't have a copy. Despite having the keys to his house, his distant cousins, who haven't seen him in over 50 years, sent me a letter threatening... View More
Peter H. Westby
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
In order to probate your boyfriend's estate, you will need to have, at least, a copy of his fully executed Will. A witness, alone, is not enough. I would search carefully for the Will your mother witnessed. I would also contact attorneys in Mohave County to see if you can locate the... View More
Q: What are the consequences for a fifth DUI in NJ with drug possession?
I have a DUI under the influence case from over 12 years ago in New Jersey, and it is my fifth DWI offense. There were no accidents involved, but I was charged with possession of drugs as well. I’ve already been to court and received a sentence of three years probation. What should I expect in... View More
Mark Cheser
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
Much more information is needed. Your post is confusing. Was the 5th DWI 12 years ago or right now. If it was 12 years ago but you did not go to Court until now you are still looking at jail and a long license suspension. But can they prove a case from 12 years ago? 12 years ago was the at the tail... View More
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