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The Senior Public Defender of Lehigh County PA made a negligent error on my sentencing sheet that costed me 6 months past my max date in PA DOC. My charges were supposed to be concurrent not consecutive. Was supposed to be out 08/27/18 not 01 09 19. I have a letter from my PD stating that she made... View More 
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answered on Jul 20, 2024
You may have grounds for a legal malpractice claim against your Public Defender if their error resulted in you serving an additional six months in prison. The key aspect is proving that the mistake was due to negligence and directly caused the additional time served. Having a letter from your... View More
After I picked up my car at the body shop, I checked the video recording of the installed dashcam and found out that some employees took a joyride during working hours, on my car and were trying to teach another employee how to drive a manual transmission.
answered on Jul 17, 2024
A civil lawsuit normally requires money damages. Unless there is a statute imposing punitive damages, such a suit for using your car would bring you pennies, at least, so it probably wouldn't be worth your time and expense. Also, the body shop might well contend that it was necessary to see... View More
We have a 19-year old son who has his own insurance on a paid off car that is titled to a trust that solely has the vehicle in the trust (vehicle trust). However, he lost his job is now not able to pay for insurance. We would like to know if we add our son to our insurance policy and the car... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2024
No, it is unlikely that you could be held liable for having him on your insurance. Liability normally results from negligent action on the part of a driver, not co-insured such as you would be.
I visited an Emergency room as a patient. I was subjected to Blood borne substances, unknown fluids and used bed sheets. When I filed a complaint, an Attorney wrote a letter stating I am not to enter into the hospital until this dispute is investigated. So, in essence am I being denied medical... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
Based on the information provided, here's an analysis of the situation:
1. Generally, there is no law that broadly prohibits a person from entering a hospital. Hospitals are typically open to the public, especially emergency departments which are required to provide emergency medical... View More
Civil case for damaged approx $5K Judge awarded $1K Plaintiff motioned for reconsideration and then RE Motioned a second time and the court has not or will not answer the motion. Is the 30 day clock running from the 1st order of judgement for $1k?
answered on Jun 23, 2024
Your motion is probably not the type of motion that stops the clock for the appeal window, BUT whenever there's a question, "In my court case, is the clock running for me to ____?" or "What is my deadline to ____?", that's an issue that you should NOT rely on online... View More
This is not a case of me driving in traffic and a cop observed my driving pattern and made a DUI traffic stop. I was at a motel when an incident occurred with an ex, two males got involved and I left. Because I did not know where my phone was, I went to a parking lot 10 seconds away to look inside... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
Sorry to hear about your ordeal. Your inquiry is unclear regarding the phrase, "arrested me without me knowing". If you're arrested, you'd know it. You would be handcuffed, placed in a patrol vehicle, and taken to a facility for booking. Not sure if you mean you were instead... View More
I have lived/ here since 2012 with no lease& was not required to pay rent the homeowner was my mentor and just wanted to help me get on my feet, the homeowner passed February 8 of this year he did not have a will I believe it is still in probate the owners brother has not given written notice... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
There is no notice required in an unlawful detainer action. As soon as the homeowner passed away, you had no legal right to remain in the house. You've lived rent free for 4-5 months. Pack up your stuff and leave, because you have no apparent legal defenses based on your post.
I have lived/ here since 2012 with no lease& was not required to pay rent the homeowner was my mentor and just wanted to help me get on my feet, the homeowner passed February 8 of this year he did not have a will I believe it is still in probate the owners brother has not given written notice... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
You do not have any legal rights to the decedent’s property just because he let you stay there rent free for 12 years. However if he left you something in his will, you would have inheritance rights. Your status as of now would be as a de facto tenant at will. The personal representative of the... View More
A non profit City organization holds events once per month where they charge food vendors for attending the event. The money the non profit receives goes to maintain and preserve the city's historical downtown.
90 percent of the food vendors are not licensed by either of... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
Before getting to your question about liability, how about reporting it to your local health department? I would think those folks would be interested, regardless of licensing issues. And if the health dept. takes action, local media may be interested as well. Turning to the liability question,... View More
As of today you have failed to respond to the settlement offers. Our client has attempted to work with you all multiple times. Be advised today we have sent out certified mail to the department of labor. This included the request to attach your bank account and garnish the wages. This will be in... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2024
The language used indicates that this is very likely a scam, but you cannot get a reliable answer from an online forum as to whether someone contacting you is "real" or not. Since the person says he/she "just emailed your bank", you can contact your bank to inquire about it.... View More
He is an abiser and narcissist he also stole battieries and the bsttiery port oit of my belongind and wont rerun that as well
answered on Jun 10, 2024
If you're talking about theft, you have the option of calling the police. However, if your ex would give them a story contrary to yours about who owns what, the police would likely say it's a civil matter and leave him alone. To have a good set-up for taking action in the civil court... View More
I have tried a sheriff and a private process server and both have filed affidavits that state the defendant is avoiding service.
answered on Jun 6, 2024
If the suit is "... arising out of any transaction or operation connected with or incidental to any business or business venture carried on in this state by such [defendant]", you might be able to effect service on the secretary of State pursuant to Florida Statute 48.181 (4).
I have tried a sheriff and a private process server and both have filed affidavits that state the defendant is avoiding service.
answered on Jun 6, 2024
One option is to file a motion for extension of time to serve, to extend the 120-day deadline, attaching to the motion the server's affidavits. You likely would need to set that (or any other motion) for hearing. Your other options depend on what type of case it is and whether the defendant... View More
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
To find out if your lawyer refiled your lawsuit before the statute of limitations expired, start by directly contacting your lawyer. Ask them for specific details about the filing date and request any documentation or confirmation they have regarding the refiled lawsuit. Lawyers are obligated to... View More
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answered on May 29, 2024
If a car has been left in your driveway and the owner is unresponsive, you will need to follow legal procedures to claim it.
Start by contacting your local police department to report the abandoned vehicle. They will typically run a check to ensure it is not stolen and may try to contact... View More
I am writing to seek your expert legal opinion and guidance regarding a complex situation I am currently facing. Here is a summary of the circumstances:
- Two years ago, I purchased a home and followed all the necessary procedures, including hiring a title company.
- It has come to... View More
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
Title Insurance procedures, requirements, etc. are not title law. I doubt that the absence of a uninterested spouse signing the Deed over to you is of any legal significance to your title. Hire an attorney, not a title company, to search that title.
I am writing to seek your expert legal opinion and guidance regarding a complex situation I am currently facing. Here is a summary of the circumstances:
- Two years ago, I purchased a home and followed all the necessary procedures, including hiring a title company.
- It has come to... View More
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
There is no way anyone can sift through this on this platform and provide legal guidance.
Please note that a lawyer at the title company is not your lawyer, so that s/he does not represent you and does not have your best interest in mind. Certainly, you must retain your own lawyer to... View More
owner and business names in civil judgement- never received court documents until case decisioned. judgement given against owner and company together. Need help. does business chapter 11 bankruptcy negate this? can you sue both? is there any instance the owner or S corporation become judgement... View More
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answered on Apr 29, 2024
A bankruptcy filing does not negate a state court judgment although, if you do not have any non-exempt assets, it may discharge the debt. If you were never served with the lawsuit, you might be in a position to challenge the judgment in that court that issued the judgment. You should consult a... View More
owner and business names in civil judgement- never received court documents until case decisioned. judgement given against owner and company together. Need help. does business chapter 11 bankruptcy negate this? can you sue both? is there any instance the owner or S corporation become judgement... View More
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answered on May 1, 2024
It's possible to challenge a civil judgment after it has been finalized, particularly if you never received the court documents. You might consider filing a motion to vacate the judgment if there were issues like improper service of process. It's important to act quickly, as courts often... View More
I have an attorney in Florida. My case is settled but they still have my retainer money. I filed a bar complaint against them. Can they charge me fees for responding to the complaint I made against them?
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
In most jurisdictions, including Florida, attorneys are generally not permitted to charge clients for the time spent responding to bar complaints filed against them. The rationale behind this is that responding to a bar complaint is considered part of an attorney's professional responsibility... View More
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