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I had a bad argument with my boyfriend while drunk one night, which resulted in me telling him to leave and calling the police. He has been charged with B&E, however he is on my rental lease. He can not afford a lawyer at this time, so he has decided to go with a public defender. He had court... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2019
Cooperate with the attorney. Public defenders do a terrific job, and should follow through with their own investigation. The Rhode Island public defender has its own investigators. You can also communicate to the Attorney General that you do not wish to go forward with any complaint against your... View More
Filling out the Federal Civil Cover sheet on my own. It says to cite US Statutes for my claims. I am suing for violation of Due Process under 14th Amendment. My dog was taken and killed. I know 1983 for violation of rights but I also need to cite the 14th amendment clause for deprivation of... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2019
I would suggest you re evaluate your decision to go pro se.
From your question it appears you do not have a total grasp on the fundamentals.
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There is no statute for negligence and malicious prosecution. They are torts of common law.
When you sue for a violation... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2019
Read the terms of the NCO carefully, but I suspect that you should have no problems paying his bail. BUT it might be a smart move to have a friend do it.
Move in 2 days and he just accepted my payment for rent this month, can I get my money back
answered on Sep 1, 2019
Hello,
Based on the info you provided, your boyfriend’s father would have to evict you and give you proper notice.
answered on Sep 1, 2019
Thank you. How did you think an attorney on the internet could help you? You do not need to answer that
She will not leave the house and the police said i have to evict her thru the courts
She has lived here for a year and 8 months.
answered on Sep 1, 2019
This really is not a civil rights question. But if the house is yours, and she has no ownership interest such as a lease has paid rent, you can probably get a trespass order from the police. Be careful about what you’re doing here. Your sister is still going to be your sister.
Rick C
Reside in RI
answered on Aug 30, 2019
I assume you are concerned about child support obligations along with understanding what your division of marital assets may look like.
The child support guidelines worksheets now in effect are located at:
http://www.cse.ri.gov/documents/2018-01_AdminOrder.pdf
You would... View More
Mom had original trust done in 2000 with assets being split 50/50 between sibling & myself. In 2016 I had falling out with sibling & in 2017 he took my mom to a lawyer to amend her trust giving him 100% & DPOA with unlimited powers. She was 95 at the time & had started with dementia... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2019
I don't see this as an employment law question. If you cannot afford to enlist private legal assistance, you may wish to investigate other resources that might include law enforcement if you suspect there is elder abuse being committed.
answered on Aug 6, 2019
It means that the charge lodged against the defendant has been dismissed. "48a" is a reference to the Rule of Criminal Procedure that deals with dismissal of charges. Hope this answer is helpful to you.
answered on Aug 5, 2019
I don't see a question here. However, you are a minor, and if you are living at home, your parents are going to have a say as to who can come to their house. And while I understand that affairs of the heart can cause people to do and say many things, a judge is going to be very skeptical... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2019
Yes, especially if your income has also declined. With all those responsibilities, it may be difficult for you to hire an attorney to assist you to press your case. Cal the RI bar association to get on the referral list.
answered on Jul 31, 2019
An officer can place you under arrest if he/she/they has probable cause to believe that you committed a crime, or if there is a warrant for your arrest. Whether that arrest is legally supportable depends on the specific facts of the case. What you have described does not sound like a basis for... View More
Oh I do all walks,,feed...dog loves me.. Now she threatens to leave to California take the dog.. Who owns the dog? My last name, all vet all care but sge bought it
answered on Aug 1, 2019
Pets are considered property. Even though the dog has your last name, she is most likely the owner. However, having contributed to the dog's care, you may have a right to reimbursement unless it is construed to be a gift. If you had written an agreement regarding these payments, that would be... View More
I had about 15 years without making payments just this year I made a few payments. Thank you for your time and answer
answered on Jul 26, 2019
Not seeing the tickets, dates, amounts, or any other details, it is nary impossible to evaluate. If you can afford to hire an attorney to assist you, that may make the process go more smoothly.
I am not able to pay this ticket and have to go to court. What are my punishments? Will my license be suspened?
answered on Aug 1, 2019
The punishment and or fines will be directly related to the infractions you have been charged with. As you have not disclosed what the citation was issued for, it is nary impossible to discern what penalties you may be facing.
It is 12 years later, he threatened me into selling my own house to get the equity, he broke into my house and yelled at me to sell it. He has alienated my three children from me, I sold the house, he didn't like the amount I was getting, he filed a restraining order against the sale. I... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2019
I doubt any attorney would take this case on a contingency fee basis.
Also what is the likelihood of recovering money should you get a judgment?
Those are my observations
Substantial estate passed by intestate succession after named beneficiary in a will could not be located. Named beneficiary located 10-years later. Do they have rights to claim?
answered on Jul 25, 2019
Probably not--unless there is clear evidence of some kind of fraudulent behavior on the part of other heirs.
In Rhode Island
answered on Jul 26, 2019
Speak with your attorney to evaluate what it is you seek to discover, prove, or reveal with the unsealing of a court record. If you don't have an attorney, find one. FOR EXAMPLE, Under what conditions might you like a judge to order your documents unsealed. If they were sworn financial... View More
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