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answered on Dec 4, 2023

If you have a judgment from a creditor who is no longer in business and you were unable to notify them of your Chapter 7 bankruptcy, there are steps you can take to address this issue. First, it's important to gather any documentation you have regarding the bankruptcy filing, including the... View More

There is no such thing as a petty theft. The theft charge is either a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony. But no theft charges start out as a "petty" theft. I would tell you that a theft conviction is going to have long term consequences for you - especially for employment and... View More

Based on the facts that you provided (that you are a 1-time offender charged with a petty misdemeanor) you won't face jail time. You can just state you plead guilty to take accountability for your, establish a factual basis for the guilty plea (explain to the judge why you what happened and... View More

Facing a criminal charge is a difficult experience. Especially in domestic assault cases, I suggest looking at both long term and short term problem-solving. The long-term is most important, of course. And the trigger for most long-term consequences is "conviction." So a good goal may... View More

It is imperative that you maintain no contact with your mother while the no-contact order is in effect. Only the judge can lift the no contact order through a motion or request by the victim's advocate. Typically, a hearing will be held on the matter. Sometimes that judge will just issue an... View More

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answered on Nov 23, 2023

In cases involving a misdemeanor charge, such as domestic assault, the impact on immigration processes can be significant. For someone in the process of obtaining legal status, a criminal charge can pose challenges, potentially affecting the outcome of their immigration application.

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Most people facing a misdemeanor charge would like to prevent a conviction record. It will require appearing in court, until resolved. To get the best outcome possible, you'll need help from a criminal defense lawyer. So your best next step would be to contact a criminal defense attorney... View More

I've seen a witness statement used as probable cause to detain. But I have also challenged whether such a witness statement actually supported probable cause, after the detention, in front of a judge. That issue should be evaluated in light of all available evidence and pretrial discovery,... View More

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answered on Nov 18, 2023

The Form I-20 is a critical document for international students in the U.S. It confirms your acceptance into a study program at a U.S. institution and your eligibility for an F-1 visa. It also outlines your program start and end dates, field of study, and financial information.

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Conciliation court seems to be in your future. Perhaps an attorney can assist you in getting your money back with going to court. Even if the attorney is unsuccessful, it will likely help you prepare your case. Some attorneys are affordable; most attorneys are not.

You have to determine... View More

A person facing a theft charge in court needs help from their own criminal defense attorney. The prosecuting attorney has no personal knowledge, and is prosecuting based upon what they've been told. So, the legal process requires perseverance, patience, and sustained effort over time, in... View More

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answered on Jan 9, 2025

You might start looking for another place to live. It will take awhile for the lender to foreclose and then the new owner will sue you for possession. You could sue your landlord for breach of contract, that is him putting you in exclusive possession. But all your paid in rents are gone,... View More

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answered on Jan 7, 2025

I understand your concern about feeling the training video shows bias. While workplace harassment can affect people of any gender, race, or orientation, your options for pursuing action against the video producer may be limited since they created content commissioned by your employer.

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answered on Jan 5, 2025

Opening someone else's mail without permission is generally against the law. The United States Postal Service has strict regulations to protect the privacy of your mail, and unauthorized access can violate federal laws. In Minnesota, these protections are upheld, meaning that a nursing home... View More

Asking the question multiple times isn’t going to get you an answer any quicker. The short answer is that it depends. We don’t have access to the police reports, but I would imagine they took the phone for evidentiary purposes and they may be seeking a search warrant to examine the contents.... View More

Each jurisdiction mat have statutes of limitations, or statutes limiting legal actions. So, the first thing you'd need to know is likely to be where is someone claiming some wrongful act happened? Once you know that, you could look Statutes of Limitation that might apply and provide a... View More

Since online casinos in Minnesota are not legal, it would be like suing your meth dealer.

I presume that your probation agent has an email address and/or voice mail. Leave your agent a message or send an email updating her on what is going on. You may be looking at jail time for catching the new DWI, but treatment should help minimize that risk.

It would help to see the context or example. But perhaps "Depressant or Stimulant."

In some cases, the real issue is whether the defendant will be burdened with a criminal conviction record or not. If the goal is to avoid a "conviction," discuss way to do this with your lawyer.