answered on Jul 7, 2023
You can certainly have an attorney-client relationship without a written retainer agreement. The better practice, however, is to have a written retainer agreement which sets forth the duties and responsibilities of both the attorney and the client. That said, if you are unhappy with your current... View More 
Last year my friend lent me $150, I didn’t have any money due to losing my job and moving cross country back home but I promised I’d pay her back. A few months later my friend stopped taking to me and never told me what happened. We didn’t speak, I had been planning on paying her back and... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2020
Only your friend could answer whether it is worth their time to sue for the money. It's a personal decision. As a general matter, when it comes to lawsuits, people will consider the amount they plan to go after, the filing fees and court costs, the time lost from work or school. But in the... View More
too?
answered on Nov 1, 2018
Crimes can be prosecuted on both the federal and state levels.
answered on Oct 24, 2018
If you are the victim of a crime, you can report it to the police.
answered on Oct 13, 2018
White collar crimes can be prosecuted in federal courts and state courts.
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 3, 2018
It wholly depends on the facts and circumstances surrounding the alleged crime, the harm to any victims, the ability to make restitution, and the defendants criminal history (if any). But, in short, yes. Defendants can and are routinely sentenced to jail on white collar matters. Get a lawyer... View More
answered on May 24, 2018
You should speak to an attorney before taking any actions. There are many factors that go into any legal positioning, particularly if the result could be a felony.
answered on Apr 13, 2018
It is possible. 18 USC 1001 makes it a federal felony to make a false material statement to federal law enforcement during a federal investigation. Key things are that the statement was "material," and that the investigation is federal.
I think she lied about her income - what should I do?
answered on Aug 9, 2017
Unless you signed a consent order then no, someone is trying to steal your property. Any sort of matters that either needs to be a trial/hearing or a formal settlement before a judgement can be issued allowing them to get something called a "property execution" for the Marshall to take... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2017
Yes. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website,... View More
now he and his wife are having trouble keeping up with payments - will he just lose the house, or will he also get in trouble because of the form?
answered on Jul 18, 2017
If he lied about his income, he may be sued by the creditor, and he may face foreclosure. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards,... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2017
You might have time to file an appeal of the decision, or you might have to reapply. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
answered on May 20, 2017
It depends on the circumstances. It may certainly be grounds for removal of the director and a basis for a possible lawsuit. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
Felony count 1 forgery Felony count 1 forgery Felony count 1 Possession stolen property Felony count 1 Possession stolen property Misdemeanor count 1 possession stolen property Misdemeanor count 1 possession stolen property. I took care of a friend of my mom who recently had moved upstate on same... View More
answered on May 15, 2017
See: http://www.aeesq.com/criminal-defense-lawyer/theft-robbery-larceny/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials,... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2017
Absolutely. It is a crime in every jurisdiction. It is another person's property, as well as may be viewed as an "attempt" to commit further fraud.
answered on Apr 3, 2017
Yes it can. It will not take all of your Social Security, but they will take some. If it's a state order, then it may not.
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