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charge 1: failure to wear seat belts was observed operating the vehicle with a child in a child restraint seat but not buckled in.
My kid is 5 years old. He was on his front facing child seat in the backside, was still buckled in, but he slipped his shoulder belt down by the time police... View More 
answered on Nov 6, 2024
There should be an exception but there is not. However, you may be able to explain what happened and get the case diverted and ultimately dismissed.
The apps are Burner and Google voice. Burner allows you to use randomly generated numbers and Google voice is VOIP.
Both the Google voice and burner numbers have been deleted.
answered on Nov 5, 2024
The manufacturer of those apps should be able to track them by IP address used.
Does the court have to remove the bond associated with that charge or can they apply it to two lesser misdemeanor charges that had a bond of $250 a piece, and call it a” blanketbond” ?
answered on Nov 4, 2024
They can apply it as a blanket bond. Whether they choose to do so or not is another story.
He has served his time in jail, been in rehab and therapy. He has also been volunteering at a church and is starting batterer’s intervention classes. He has worked hard to be better for us and I am no longer fearful. I want to work on our marriage and family. I do not believe in divorce and... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2024
What you’ve set out there looks pretty good. You might want to consider asking the judge to make the dvo no unlawful contact rather than to just dismiss it. I think the odds go up if you ask for no unlawful contact.
My husband would like to adopt her and she wants him to adopt her. I have not denied contact with bio father. I leave open communication through Facebook and text but he does not take advantage. He got angry 4 years ago bc I would not fly her across the country to meet him. He has 2 other children... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2024
With the length of time that has passed, I would expect the Court would permit the adoption by your current husband and termination of the biological father’s parental rights. You need to hire a good family attorney to handle for you.
16 year old sneaks out at early hours of the morning, goes to parties, drinks, smokes, and is physically aggressive with his younger siblings from time to time.
answered on Nov 3, 2024
You probably need to file a beyond control petition with the juvenile court in the county in which you reside. They will help you enforce the rules and hopefully get him back on the straight and narrow.
Mom passed in Feb legally married to the skeezy slime bucket that kicked her out abandoning her and their marriage. Kicked her out with nothing and nowhere to go she had to start over with no financial support at all from him the whole five years. Mom was 60 yrs old having to walk miles to and from... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2024
If she died married to him and without a will, he will be entitled to inherit from her estate. Doubtful a challenge to the intestacy laws will help.
My then fiancee gave consent down the road from our home to let police search and I was there at the home , I do not consent. They never asked me I made it clear I did not and it was not ok.
Hello, I was invited to chat with someone overseas who claimed to be 24 but after collecting video of myself, attempted to extort me which i did not pay but in refusing to pay, I was turned into the feds. I need serious legal help and ANY advice would be grateful. I need experienced legal... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2024
You haven’t set out any federal crime in your statement. Exactly what are you charged with?
answered on Oct 31, 2024
Yes, but you might want to go to court instead since it is your first ticket. It might get diverted or dismissed.
I have title in his name, and papers from court. How do I get it back?
He is an abusive alcoholic and manipulated messages staged photos and just straight out lied.. I guess because he went first nobody will listen to me the things he does are not illegal but they are very manipulative and they're emotionally traumatizing to my child
Should I hire a lawyer? I assume I’ll likely have slightly leniency no matter what but would it be smart to get a lawyer just in case?
answered on Oct 29, 2024
Yes. A lawyer can protect you from the things you don’t know.
Our divorce was final August 7th, 2023. I have not received any funds yet. Can you assist with this question?
answered on Oct 27, 2024
Those questions depend on when he retires and various plan elections. You should call DFAS in Indianapolis and give them your specific case information to get the correct answer.
To prevent problems for myself
answered on Oct 27, 2024
Stay as far away from them as possible and don’t have any contact for any reason.
Can a used car dealer legally hold the title of a car I have purchased ?
My husband bought a used car in May 2024. He paid cash for most of it with a $2500 balance left owed. Verbal agreement with dealer to pay it off ASAP. My husband became quite ill a month later and was hospitalized for... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2024
You need to hire an attorney and file suit against the car dealer for fraud under the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act.
I want to say that I've been represented by 2 different law groups and both have gotten "stuck" in an area and dropped me. My case is a personal injury hit and run case with lots of pre-existing conditions and limited sources of insurance for a financial recovery. I've called... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2024
Try Chris Meinhart, Mark Smith or Robert Mattingly. They may be able to help you.
We are out of a good chunk of land that we paid for, is there anything that can be done?
answered on Oct 26, 2024
You should probably first have the title run to check for discrepancies. You should consult a real estate lawyer to determine if any fraud was or is involved. Once these two items are done, you will know what your next move will be.
Im needing to know what my options are, I got with my husband in 2020 and he knew that my health was bad and he was fine with supporting me and even insisted on me not trying to work that I try and apply for disability so I'm still fighting for that currently. I depend on him for absolutely... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2024
It doesn’t sound like abandonment but it does sound like you need to separate from him. There are a number of services that can help you financially once you are away from him. It’s tough to be faced with this anytime, especially silly if you are ill, but the time to make a new start is now.
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