Though our American justice system is the envy of the world, it sometimes happens that innocent people are wrongly convicted. Erroneous convictions are inevitable because people weigh the evidence and people make the decisions. In recognition of the fact that no human system is ever perfect, the... View More

Generally, workers compensation benefits are paid by an insurance company (self funding is a possibility, but there are legal safeguards in that scenario as well). Accordingly, even if the company for which you worked declared bankruptcy, if your condition and circumstances warrant payment, then... View More

If your injury arose out of and in the course of your job, and you were covered by workers compensation insurance, and no "third-party" outsider (a person not working for or partnering with your employer) contributed to your injury, then workers compensation is the exclusive remedy.

It is possible for a lawyer to make a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence—that being a recanting witness. If the court granted that motion, a new trial would be convened, and you would be called the the witness stand. The lawyers for the parties would cross examine you about... View More

When the government seeks to terminate your parental rights through the courts, the court must appoint a lawyer to represent you—if you are financially unable to retain one. Assuming that you are indigent, you should notify the court in writing, immediately.

Your fiancé should file a motion to enforce the judgment. If the judge grants the motion, he may order the ex-wife to take action within a specific time frame or face monetary sanctions.

In Michigan the statute of limitations for breach of contract is 6 years. If the contract provided for installment payments, and the most recent breach was more than 6 years ago, that breach and all previous breaches are outside of the statute of limitations. Consequently, if the creditor sues you... View More

You draft the notice of hearing at the location of your choice. You would file it in the court clerk's office, either electronically (if the court requires that method) or by regular mail - if the court requires original hard copies. The latter courts also accept manual filings.

For the federal civil case, seek a lawyer who has experience in federal civil practice. For the federal criminal case, seek a lawyer who is experienced in federal criminal practice.

Assuming that you were working for an Alabama employer, generally, you would need to submit a claim for Workers Compensation benefits in Alabama.

A necessary element of every contract is mutual assent. If you were completely unaware of this loan and never agreed to accept it or to pay it back, you are not bound by the terms of the transaction. Under principles of both law and equity, however, you may be required to restore the money if it... View More

That would depend on the terms of your contract and any applicable laws which regulate those transactions. For a more precise answer, you should submit your contract to a lawyer for review.

If you made purchases online with your own credit, which bears your name, certainly the purchase can be traced - because the vendor submits payment to the credit card company and that company executes the transaction.

Even if you re-paid more than the original loan amount, additional money may be due and owing for costs, fees, penalties and interest. The bank's 'bailout' money will not reduce your debt because, theoretically, that money was loaned to the banks and must be repaid. Nor was it paid... View More

A condition of every bond is that the defendant not violate any criminal law. At worst, knowingly providing false testimony in court is perjury—a serious crime. At best, it is 'contempt of court', a violation for which the judge may sentence you to jail. Since the judge may impose jail... View More

Our legal system is based on English common law. Back in merry old England, a person’s claims and even most of his obligations were extinguished at death.The common law approach made some sense, in that the dearly departed do, in fact, lack the capacity to own, manage or handle anything. On the... View More

In the typical personal injury claim, the injured party must prove that the party who caused the mishap was negligent. If the injury victim fails to prove negligence, he loses.

In contrast, the victim of a dog-bite is not required to prove negligence. That is known as “strict liability”.... View More

A statute provides that a person convicted of one and only criminal offense may file a motion to set aside that criminal record. The process is commonly known as "expungement". Certain convictions may not be expunged. Those include crimes punishable up to life in prison, convictions for... View More

Under certain circumstances, you may file bankruptcy yet keep your residence. Bankruptcy law provides that a certain amount of your home equity is exempt from the claims of creditors. Thus, if your property is subject to a mortgage or other lien, and you are current on the related installment... View More

I assume that you are inquiring about a criminal prosecution. Generally, either the judge and/or the lawyers determine which witnesses will testify at an adversarial court proceeding. If you have pertinent information for or against one of the parties, you could contact the lawyer whose side you... View More