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A first time offender on an alleged possession charge they put me on pretrial monitoring. I asked my attorney to have a hearing to have me released from this monitoring for I am not a danger to society and i show up for court. I go to court to have this hearing which my attorney tells me the court... View More 
answered on Aug 8, 2022
Discuss every case detail with the court assigned attorney familiar with your case.
A first time offender on an alleged possession charge they put me on pretrial monitoring. I asked my attorney to have a hearing to have me released from this monitoring for I am not a danger to society and i show up for court. I go to court to have this hearing which my attorney tells me the court... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2022
If you have a court appointed attorney familiar with the case and its details, inquire directly as no one online would be more familiar with the case than that professional.
Neighbors declined to press charges then…can they change their mind after months? The problem is now they seemed to have retaliated by actually damaging my wife’s car with scratches
answered on Aug 8, 2022
In theory that person may file a police report seeking criminal charges be approved at a later time, yet, I do not remember a single case of such minor matter being charged later on.
As far as criminal property damage to your spouse's vehicle, you may file a police report and provide... View More
When requesting a hearing to ask the court to dismiss a pretrial monitoring due to the fact u have no record and pose no risk to society…If u request a hearing to ask the judge to drop or dismiss the order and the order cannot be found the day of the hearing by the court is the hearing just... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2022
Impossible to handle that criminal case by way of a remote legal note without any ability to learn the case documents, discuss options with the court and the assigned prosecutor.
That case requires a counsel of record.
answered on Aug 8, 2022
Anything is possible, especially if one is challenging the statutes on the subject of vagueness, however, each relevant statute must be examined by an experienced professional for the matter.
photos and videos of me behind a privacy fence, on privacy property, without my knowledge or consent and distributed them to anyone
answered on Aug 8, 2022
Assemble your evidence and present it to the local prosecutor for possible criminal charges.
answered on Aug 8, 2022
I do not practice law in Missouri, however, even generally, anything from the list of controlled substances delivered to a prisoner will be considered prohibited contraband subject to criminal penalties.
How do I submit or produce videos at my court trial?
I have a small claims trial coming up and I would like to know how or what are the rules of evidence to get videos I would like to show the judge in my case.
I have put them in for discovery so the other party does have a copy.... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2022
No attorney will guide you online how to practice law without an ability to supervise and monitor your actions as that would amount to malpractice.
Either seek guidance from requisite legal sources how to admit evidence in court or seek counsel.
A coworker filed a petition for a no contact stalking, alleging that I have harassed and intimidated them while at work, damaged their property. Coworker has never mention these allegations to our supervisor/HR dept., never made them aware that they were filing a petition. Coworker did not aware... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2022
It appears that you may have to retain counsel to protect your legal interests with respect to that no contact petition that will affect your employment directly.
If a ex spouse files a indirect criminal contempt charge and state refuses to pick it up so the ex spouses attorney picks it up and prosecutes it . Why would attorney file 179 days vs the standard 180 day jail time. I am looking for Illinois statue that breaks down what qualifies , how punishment... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2022
Criminal charges in Illinois are filed by the authorized prosecuted entities, the States Attorney Office or federal prosecutors, not by private parties.
A private attorney cannot "prosecute a charge", the attorney may only file certain legal actions under possible legal grounds... View More
I am currently in the US on an H1b visa. I will be marrying a US citizen in the US soon. Can I leave and return to the US after the marriage on my H1b visa without applying for a marriage-based green card? Do I need to inform USCIS of the marriage? My H1b visa stamp will be valid during this time.
answered on Aug 8, 2022
You need to be extremely careful.
You must notify the USCIS of your marital status change to a USC in writing.
Naturally, you may depart and be admitted to the United States during the duration of your H1B visa validity, however you must give honest answers regarding your marital... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2022
No.
A paralegal could only perform any legal work on any legal case under the supervision of a licensed legal counsel authorized to practice law, otherwise such activity may fall under the unauthorized practice of law.
Backstory. We filed the form I-130 back in April '19. I was a green holder at that time, my husband is in process of political asylum, waiting for the court date, which is not set yet, so he is in process of removal. So it's almost 3.5 years since we filed i-130 and it's still... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2022
1. You have to contact the USCIS in writing to UPDATE the pending I-130 requisites that WILL place its consideration into a different category (sponsored by a USC) to expedite its completion.
2. Also, it makes sense to reach out to tier II live manager at the USCIS toll free number (prepare... View More
I was at Walmart I went to checkout I usually check out with the scanner just bacuase it’s faster. So I scanned all my food and heard beeps for everything bout unfortunately some items didn’t register. It was under 35$ 6 items when I spent a total of 85$. I even scanned my pineapples 4times... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2022
The store made a record of your identity to be placed into the National Retail Theft Database for seven years. Expect a demand letter for a certain amount of money in the mail from the merchant's legal department or its law firm that sends the demands out under the statutory legal theory that... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2022
Yes.
Criminal charges are possible based on fingerprints of the contraband alone, however, the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt on each element of the criminal charge lies on the prosecution.
Defense attorneys routinely examine criminal cases for potential flaws to protect... View More
How do I prove lawful entry. I came here in 2005
answered on Apr 6, 2022
File a form I-102 that will show your lawful entry I-94 .
Ex green card holder living in Europe
answered on Apr 6, 2022
It might, depending on what stage your default collection is at. If there is a federal tax lien registered to the LPR tax payer returns, you may have some issues.
Quisiera tener una constancia de concubinato para regularizarme migratoria. Mi pareja es mexicana y llevamos 5 años viviendo en el mismo lugar. Solo que en Puebla (Puebla) no está disponible este trámite, y pues es el lugar donde resido. ¿Puedo solicitar este certificado en un juzgado civil?
I applied for n400 about a year ago and got denied on grounds of not being in the same state with my husband. We were both in school then. Now graduated and living together happily and wanting to reapply again. Any advice will be great
answered on Mar 2, 2022
You may reapply for naturalization in the United States filing a new form N-400 but I strongly suggest you do not do it on your own and consult to fill out prepared the form and submit all the bona fide proofs of your current marriage with a licensed Immigration Attorney.
answered on Feb 28, 2022
Relinquishing one's Lawful Permanent Residency status in the United States is a very significant legal step and should be only completed after fully understanding all legal ramifications of that action. It would be prudent to consult with a reputable licensed immigration attorney as that... View More
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