answered on Oct 28, 2016
You will not have a conviction until you plead guilty. However, even if the case gets dismissed, you will always have the DUI come up on your record saying that the case was dismissed. The only way to get it off permanently is to go through a expungement process a few years down the road if you... View More
answered on May 11, 2016
Forever unless you move for an expungement and a judge finds that you qualify.
They don't know for sure if it is child porn and it ends up not being child porn. They have stopped doing that because they don't want to get arrested but still afraid that they might. They haven't ever viewed or found child porn.
answered on May 11, 2016
If they find enough evidence that the person was in possession of it they could charge them.
I dated someone a year ago, he left some stuff in my car and is just now threatening to calm the cops. I don't have his stuff anymore, will I be changed?
answered on Mar 16, 2016
They would have to prove that you committed some kind of crime and it would depend on the facts and circumstances on how he left his stuff and if he made any attempts to retrieve it in the past year ect ...
Protective order against him is that still valid since he has died?
answered on Mar 16, 2016
Probably not but the language of the protective order might say differently.
Mr.mark Smith, a united states congressman, is reputed to have been a member of a neo-nazi fascist organization that renounced the constitution of the united states. what amendment and section in the constitution would allow congress to remove him from his duties. what would be required for removal
answered on Mar 16, 2016
They would have to try him under the impeachment provisions of Article II of the constitution.
person was injured due to faulty ladder made by Cren. please answer this question under the basis that the ladder was defective and the person was seriously injured as a result. he has an attorney and they are telling him it is impossible to sue because the manufacturer is in china
answered on Mar 16, 2016
It depends on the facts of the case to determine whether or not it was due to a defect and whether or not there were any damages sustained from the defect.
The vehicle was purchased on 2/21/2016 I signed a contract detailing an auto loan between 19-21% I belive they are sending me an amended agreement. If the terms are no longer agreeable what are my options?
answered on Mar 16, 2016
They would still be bound to the other terms of the first agreement if you don't agree to the new amendment.
answered on Feb 5, 2016
If the state or city has given you a criminal citation then you have to go through the court process. If you don't show up to court they will issue a warrant. It is good to get an attorney on board as theft can affect your immigration status, your employment, your housing and your credibility... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2016
They can have enough evidence to charge you with possession if you are in the vicinity. If they have enough evidence to convict someone of that crime is another question. It would be good to sit down with an attorney and go over your story to figure out your culpability as well as how the officers... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2016
Retail theft is a theft charge that is specific to a theft of retail. If they charged someone with two different theft charges with the same incident you will probably want to contact an attorney as there may be a double jeopardy issue. It's also good to contact an attorney for theft charges... View More
that her house would go to me, her mother. In Utah what paperwork is required to complete her request. Is that something that we can do, or do we need to hire an attorney.
answered on Feb 2, 2016
If she does it herself, she has to execute the document in her own writing, not handwritten, or you can contact an attorney to make sure the will is legitimate.
They have plenty in savings to cover the cost but now the poa is telling me i either have to buy the house or get out cause she's gonna sell it. I am a 1/4 share beneificiary in their trust as well. Do I have to get out?
answered on Jan 29, 2016
I would need more information on how the trust is set up and who is named on the deed.
answered on Jan 29, 2016
You can ask for it in the temporary orders that she pay for the rent for the months she was living there.
I got a ticket on Aug 31st, 2015 for following to close and cited as reckless driver on Dec 2nd for speeding 34/25. I had to appear at the court today. In the beginning I told the judge that I did not understand the whole thing and he suggested me to get a portuguese translator and get back in 2... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2016
You can't get a public defender on a traffic violation. If you are worried about your record it might be good to get a lawyer. If you pay the fine or take a plea in abeyance it will be counted as an automatic guilty that can affect your insurance.
answered on Jan 18, 2016
Talk to the prosecutor that is handling the case and explain to him the situation.
When he passed away, he left something to me and my brother. My brother wants me to sign probate papers. And is saying that there is nothing except the house that we have to sell. I do not know or have any of the info he has. I think he is hiding something from me and that I should know what he... View More
Parents divorced. Mother dies in 1970s, Son dies 2015 intestate. Small estate. Does father (ex husband of mother) get the deceased mother's share of son's estate?
answered on Jan 18, 2016
Does the son have a wife or kids? They would inherit if there are any. If there aren't any predecessors then father would take because they are still both the parents to the son whether or not they are still together.
I made a mobile deposit with my payroll check in September. My purse was taken and an attempt to redeposit my check was made. I notified my payroll department of the situation and told them to let me know if I needed to do anything else. Three weeks later I was fired because of this without them... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2016
Did you have a contract with them? And do you have their employee handbook?
I recently signed a contract for a gym. But after being emailed the copy I noticed that he had written stuff that was not previously in the contract including date I would be billed. I was told I had 30 days no payment no cancellation fee. Then if after 30 days I wanted to continue I would be... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2016
Do you have the original contract or the one they just e-mailed you? If you don't have an original, you could probably still prove that he added an amendment with your authorization if you didn't initial the amended portion.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.