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Can a person convicted by a 10-2 jury and given a life sentence apply for the Avery C
Alexander Act after serving 30 years?
I was scammed by someone who claimed to be working as a broker for Bitmap cryptocurrency. I found out once they told me whoops I gave you too much money can you please send me back this much through cash app. I was like oh man this is a freaking scam thing it so I am out at $2000 so far with them
He was drunk and cannot remember anything about that night and I was keeping him from taking the car I actually bought him the car
answered on Feb 5, 2022
If your name is on the title, you can damage your own car. If his name is on the title, he can fill out a drop charge form at the DA's office.
I need to find out how my mom can get custody of my niece we feel by the situation she is in she might not live for vary long
answered on Feb 4, 2022
Your Mom needs a lawyer to file for custody of your niece.
My boyfriend has back taxes he owes from before we were together. If we decide to get married would a prenup keep my refund from being taken to cover his debt? We live in Louisiana, or is there someway other than filing married but separately because we wouldnt get the deductions? Thanks!
answered on Feb 4, 2022
You need both Prenuptial and to filed married filing separately
I was served twice with notice to vacate once by her the day was Thursday but she posted it on a Friday, then her daughter posted the second one, and then I was served with an eviction notice by the constable and I have 5 days. February 7th 2022 I have to appear before the Justice of the Peace.... View More 
My fiance was living with her mother when they got into a domestic squabble. To make Understanding this easier Brandi---->Fiance.......... Sarah--------->Mother. The fight happened at their home But Sarah called an ambulance cause she said brandi Hit her and broke her leg so Sarah went to the... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2022
Huge mistake pleading to these charges. Hire a criminal attorney who also does plaintiff personal injury.
What are my chances with these charges if the person is lying on me? What are the most common penalties for these charges?
answered on Feb 2, 2022
You need to hire a criminal lawyer and provide a lot more information including your criminal history, employment history, the age and condition of the alleged victim to answer these questions.
This was for a Shopify dropshipping website. I paid him 3k for a partnership in a website. Signed a contract with him as well. He said he would handle ad management and overall management (emails, calls etc.) We agreed that I would pay for the cost of the ads and Shopify membership. I assumed that... View More
I didn't turn the phone in and the next day I was arrested. I am now being charged with felony theft can I beat this case with the right representation?
answered on Feb 2, 2022
No not until your child is 18 or graduated from high school, whichever comes last, but in no event past the 19th birthday.
No court date was set after initial hearing officer meeting. The title company never received the motion and split the proceeds in to two separate checks.
I was taking a shower at a hotel, I went to get out got one foot out of the door, slipped and fell backwards. I busted open my head, my elbow and injured my shoulder. I had to be transferred from the hotel to the hospital. The insurance I have didn't cover me being out of state. The hotel said... View More
She has since given it to squatters and taken it off the market. We were supposed to have an escrow account made for when it sold. Because of my TRO I have not been there and the realtor says it’s in such bad shape all the time she can’t even show it. How can I prove she abandoned the home and... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2022
Get the realtor to write a letter that she can't show it and get a friend to drive by and take pictures.
Is it my responsibility to press charges as his father since he is a minor? Or does my 14 yr old son have to press the charges? I was told my 14yr old son had to press the charges which doesn't seem right to me
answered on Jan 29, 2022
You both need to go to the Sheriff's office and file a criminal complaint. If not, your son could go into foster care.
answered on Jan 27, 2022
You should hire a criminal attorney to fe a Speedy Trial Motion b/c it sounds like the DA does not have it's case together so your attorney should hold their feet to the fire.
The defendant is 22 with a 16 year old. The defendant was charged with felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. The defendant has no prior criminal charges. The sexual contact was oral only.
answered on Jan 26, 2022
You should have hired a criminal attorney for him before he plead. Now a criminal attorney would have to withdraw his plea.
Or should I just challenge the jurisdiction?
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