answered on Jan 1, 2023
Anyone that is incarcerated should have a criminal defense attorney acting on his behalf.
You may want to call and hire a criminal defense attorney to act on his behalf to ensure that his rights are preserved.
answered on Jan 1, 2023
In many cases, the judge has a wide range of options to enforce the law. Without knowing more about the facts of your case, I couldn't comment much further. However, I will say you should hire a defense attorney to act on your behalf to ensure that your rights are being preserved.
It's either misdemirserve 20 more days or timed served for felony
answered on Jan 1, 2023
Negotiated pleas should be made with the district attorney and should be placed on the record in open court. You will want to get an attorney to review this deal if you have concerns.
answered on Dec 1, 2022
The specific length of a sentence can be learned by contacting the court or reviewing the sentencing report. You should contact the court clerk to learn this information. In the alternative, you can hire an attorney to act on his/your behalf.
and the cops have been informed and have a court date set what could happen to the kids
answered on Nov 29, 2022
No one could tell you for sure what would happen prior to a judge hearing evidence in a case. However, it sounds like these kids need representation from an attorney who will look out for their futures. Depending on the charges, the kids' lives could be impacted in a negative way.
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I have 44,000 in equity for my home, I am still paying mortgage, completed reaffirmation agreement that lender sent. The allowed exemption was 27,900. I have the same issue with my car, I do not own, however there is 7,000.00 in equity, the trustee states I only can exempt 1475.00. I am up to date... Read more »
answered on Nov 29, 2022
Exemption planning is more of an art than an exercise. You should be careful about how you exempt property when updating your petition. Contact a licensed bankruptcy attorney to help you with that part of things, or to represent you on this one. You could lose more than you gain without the... Read more »
answered on Jan 2, 2023
There is no way to really answer this question without more information. You may want to contact a competent criminal defense attorney to gain more insight.
Service, and if so is it felony?
answered on Jan 2, 2023
Where a contract is allegedly broken, the civil courts typically handle those matters.
How can I receive a verbal warning for driving on revoked and allowed to leave with my friend driving and find out 11 days after this traffic stop I have charges for driving on revoked and possession of paraphernalia a whole different charge that I have no clue about on me from that same traffic... Read more »
answered on Jan 1, 2023
If your record shows that you are being charged with a crime, you want to take it serious and hire a criminal defense attorney to act on your behalf to ensure that your rights are preserved.
Our neighbor alleges my partner and I stuck her with a soda can and hurt her head. She has there court issue a criminal summons back in May. We were just served this past week.
answered on Jan 1, 2023
If you are being charged with a crime, you want to take it serious and hire a criminal defense attorney to act on your behalf to ensure that your rights are being preserved.
She has stolen packages on several occasions, one such even caught on camera. She also left threatening letter tacked to our tree
answered on Jan 1, 2023
The criminal offense we call theft in Tennessee can be prosecuted by your county district attorney. You will want to reach out to that office to move forward.
answered on Jan 1, 2023
Anytime you get arrested, it should be taken seriously. You should definitely get a competent defense attorney working on your behalf with the district attorney in this case.
Dismiss charges in city court
answered on Dec 1, 2022
I am not sure what motion you are asking about, however, it is always a good idea to seek the advice of a licensed criminal attorney before submitting documentation to the court.
I have a prior drug charge from 10 years ago and I am worried about what could hapoen.
answered on Nov 17, 2022
If charges are brought against you, make sure you hire a criminal attorney to review the police findings carefully.
answered on Nov 17, 2022
You will need the court's or trustee's permission to obtaining new credit, while you are in a chapter 13 bankruptcy,
I have a lawsuit that wages are garnished for from an old car repo and I just received papers for a car that I co-signed with my ex about a civil suit I am not currently working and I think I need to file bankruptcy if I can but am lost as to how to even get the right paperwork to file
answered on Jun 16, 2022
Yes, you can handle your own situation. However, you should consider getting an experience bankruptcy attorney involved. That will ensure that you have the right outcome.
answered on May 16, 2022
Bankruptcy sounds like a good solution to the debt you mentioned.
if not can you tranfer title to co ownership prior to filing and then use the combined 10k wildcard exemption to exempt the 15K valued car?
answered on Apr 14, 2022
Your question ultimately is about Exemption Planning. You really need to be careful how you exempt the assets you own. There is wisdom in how to go about doing so. You should contact a Tennessee bankruptcy attorney to ensure that your assets are well-protected.
They want me to set up payment or go to court. I can’t go to court it’s 7 hours away can’t take off of work. Is there anything I can do or can I just ignore it?
answered on Apr 5, 2022
There are many factors involved in determining if you should defend a lawsuit or file bankruptcy. While some courts give you the option to "call or zoom" into the courtroom, that may not be your best option. You should connect with a Bankruptcy Attorney in Ohio to determine if Chapter 7... Read more »
I make 1635 a month for 2 people and I have 4 loans that total 700 per month and my home and utilities are 600. Im not behind yet but i just can't keep up. I know it would damage my credit but can I alternate payments every other month or would bankruptcy be my best option?
answered on Apr 3, 2022
It is possible that bankruptcy is a solution for you. However, to be certain, you will need to contact a local bankruptcy attorney for guidance.
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