In Wyoming, a 19-year-old new to the area was involved in a December 1999 altercation where he used a piece of petrified wood in self-defense against two or three well-known local boys. Although there was evidence that the other boys were on acid, their blood test results were not presented at... View More

I was originally sentenced to 12 years of probation, which was set to end in July 2026. However, my probation was suspended at the end of 2023. I am currently applying for a job, and my potential employer requires proof that I am no longer on probation. How can I obtain official documentation... View More

I have filed a motion for a new trial, a notice of appeal, a request for transcripts, and a poverty affidavit in my case, which now has a new judge and a new appeal case number. The poverty affidavit was accepted for the new trial. The judge in the first case ruled in favor of my landlord, but I am... View More

I am contesting a retaliatory eviction in Kansas. After reporting serious code and safety issues to the city, I received an eviction notice on March 16, which I believe was both defective and retaliatory, issued under JD’s name with inconsistent recognition by the landlord. The court ruled the... View More

I filed for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits in 2023 due to epilepsy, but my application was denied in 2025. I appealed the decision, and my case has been at the appeal stage for a year, still awaiting a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). I am currently managing my seizures... View More

In 2016, I was arrested in Colorado for unauthorized use of a financial transaction device and received two years of unsupervised probation, due to end on July 11, 2018, along with 75 hours of community work service (CWS). Financial constraints prevented me from starting CWS, leading to a rearrest... View More

In 2016, I was arrested in Colorado for unauthorized use of a financial transaction device. I was sentenced to two years of unsupervised probation and 75 hours of community work service (CWS). Due to financial constraints, I couldn't start the CWS, resulting in a rearrest in 2020 for failure... View More

How can I stop the execution of a writ of possession that was issued prematurely in Texas? The Justice Court has refused to send my case to the County Court. I was served by the constable and given 48 hours to leave, but I believe the writ was issued too early. I tried twice to submit an appeal due... View More

I am involved in a divorce case in California since 2021, currently going through proceedings at the Santa Clara Court. My attorney has filed a substitution of attorney, but it hasn't been processed yet, making it difficult for me to communicate directly with the opposing counsel. There is a... View More

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answered on Jun 24, 2026

Yes, you can ask the court for ex parte relief to extend the meet and confer deadline, and the fact that your substitution hasn't been processed yet does not prevent you from seeking it. Until that substitution is entered, your current attorney technically remains the attorney of record, which... View More

I had a conviction reversed and rendered in 2018 in Mississippi. I'm seeking guidance on whether there is a time limit or specific procedure I should be aware of when filing for relief following this reversal. I haven't pursued any specific legal actions since then, and I'm uncertain... View More

My friend is currently in jail in Mississippi on a MDOC hold with a $20,000 bond. He was arrested due to an anonymous tip about a gun in his residence, despite being on house arrest. The gun, which was found on top of the refrigerator without a clip, does not belong to him and was claimed by the... View More

I was convicted of felony malicious mischief for $500 in property damage, which I believe is classified as a misdemeanor under Mississippi law. I served 5 years in prison for this conviction. In 2022, I filed for post-conviction relief, but it has not yet been reviewed. Considering these... View More

I've been in probate proceedings for seven years in Nevada following my husband's passing and a wrongful death claim that I handled initially on my own. My current attorney has stalled progress by sending documents in the wrong format, resulting in a freeze on my funds. The judge... View More

I had a case with the labor commissioner's office in California regarding violations of my break rights. I wasn't given any meal or 10-minute paid breaks when working shifts of 5 hours or more. I presented evidence including calendar shifts, shift logs, and text messages. However, the... View More

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The good news is that a Labor Commissioner decision is not the end of the road, because either side can appeal it to the superior court, and that appeal is heard completely fresh rather than as a review of what the hearing officer decided. That means the inaccurate testimonies and the weight the... View More

I have a legal question regarding Missouri statute 600.051. Thirty years ago, the court failed to obtain a waiver of counsel in my case. Given this oversight, is it too late to bring up this plain error of the court? Could this affect the statute of limitations or the case itself, and what steps... View More

Can a plea deal be overturned in Alabama if I realized that my rights were violated by police questioning me in the cold without a shirt or shoes right after a shower? There were others present during the questioning, and a lady living in the house provided me with a small blanket. The plea deal... View More

I am an heir to a family property in Arizona that my family has occupied for decades. An LLC claimed ownership through a fraudulent deed created by a non-family member who added themselves and their spouse to the title before selling it to the LLC. Despite informing the LLC of our dispute and that... View More

I was accidentally released from jail in Pennsylvania after providing incorrect information during a police stop and fleeing the scene. I've recently been arrested in New York for attempted robbery, where I received a 6-month jail sentence and 5 years of probation.

Currently, I am... View More

I was coerced into signing a plea agreement for a drug charge in Oregon, and I was not able to discuss it with my lawyer beforehand. Meth was allegedly planted in my room, and although there were many witnesses to the setup, no witnesses were called in court. There were incidents where a woman... View More

I'm in Indiana and I'm facing issues with a CHINS case opened by DCS. They texted me about the initial hearing, which I attended, but I left before a new court date was disclosed. Although I requested appointed counsel, they had not been assigned by the time I contacted the public... View More