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May release him on a surety bond? This is in the Commonwealth of ky. It's his first offense. They have it as a class d felony.
Hello my son's father is trying to avoid paying child support and he has received a settlement check but I believe that he put the check in his wife's name or another family members name. I would like to know if I can pay an attorney to find information on the settlement and verify that... View More 
answered on Sep 28, 2024
Yes,. You can do that and more. If the father owes money you can file a contempt/collection case and if you know the source of the settlement and/or the attorney who procured it for him you can issue a subpoena directly to them. If you don't know you can issue written questions to the... View More
(continued from above) ...on-file all evidence (bodycams, witness statements/police report, sworn accusation, etc) until the SECOND ANNIVERSARY AFTER DATE OF ARREST (or longer)? Basically...as a pro se defendant who won, as I take my time finding an ATTORNEY WHO CAN SUE THE CITY & D.A. IN... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
In Texas, evidence retention laws vary depending on the type of case and the governing statutes. However, even if a case is dismissed due to Brady violations, the obligation to preserve evidence may still apply, especially if there is a potential civil case or ongoing legal dispute. The... View More
I was bedridden for 5 days and will be scarred for life. The pain was like nothing I’ve experienced. I had to cancel a trip for the next day. Took my skin in seconds which means it was at least 200 degrees. All the container had was a piece of tape that said hot. This was not “hot” it was boiling
I had an investigation with DCF and they wanted us to have a "voluntary" case plan with family integrity. Now they are making me put my child in daycare, but we can't afford this and pay our bills. Since they are making this a stipulation, do they have to pay for it?
I got emergency surgery. My right leg is still numb. I can't back to work.
answered on Sep 27, 2024
In California, to sue for medical malpractice, you must prove that the healthcare provider was negligent, meaning they failed to meet the standard of care. In your case, you would need to demonstrate that the provider had a duty of care, breached that duty (such as through improper administration... View More
I was involved in a car accident over a year ago where neither party was apparently injured with very minimal damage. I was clearly at fault but the opposing party even refused to get police involved and said it would be best to handle it ourselves. We exchanged insurance information and today (a... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
They can still sue without the report. Their case would probably be stronger with a report. At any rate, don't dwell on that point - it's just one of the details of the case that will be sorted out. Notify your insurance carrier without further delay if you haven't already done so.... View More
Can the state turn a right guaranteed by the bill of rights into a privilege ?
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
Yes, UCC 1-308 applies in Indiana, just like it does in all U.S. states, as it is part of the Uniform Commercial Code adopted nationwide. It allows individuals to reserve their rights under the law without losing them by signing a contract or agreement. This provision is often invoked in cases... View More
Shall Deposition Notice to non-party witness under subpoena during discovery be served on legal paper with case title?
Where format requirement for this Deposition Notion can be found?
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
When serving a deposition notice to a non-party witness under subpoena during discovery in California, it’s important to follow the rules set by the court and the Code of Civil Procedure. There is no strict requirement that the notice must be on legal-sized paper. However, the notice should... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
When dealing with trolling, smearing, and defamation in family law, it’s important to stay focused on factual evidence and the legal process. People who attempt to control the narrative through harmful tactics often aim to provoke emotional reactions. Staying calm and maintaining a clear record... View More
I recently got into a car accident. I stopped at the stop sign (two way stop) saw nothing went through intersection. As I’m almost out of the intersection a car t-bones me on the passenger side. My insurance found me liable because I had the stop sign. Does it make sense to file with the other... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2024
If there's absolutely no basis on which to bring a claim, it could be a waste of time. If there is any basis, even if small, it could be worth exploring, since New York is a comparative negligence jurisdiction. That means that someone might have the basis for a claim even if the other side was... View More
My daughter dad is not on the birth certificate. He’s been paying child support since she was 2/3 no visits set in place. He use to see her maybe 1-2 times a year and now been 2 years he’s not seen her. He doesn’t call to talk to her ever and now it’s been over a year he hasn’t paid... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2024
You can do whatever you want. If you don't have any court orders mandating when, how or even whether you communicate with him, you don't have to.
my bf was arrested and its his family not they want me out in the rain with no car, home, food, water. I still have my things there.
Intent to do bodly harm to a employee while performing social work during performance of duty
In April of this year I had them come out to look at some areas that needed fixing because there was cracking and it was not 3 inches thick per contract in some areas , causing more cracking. And they never sealed the end at the street. They agreed to come and do the repairs but it would be around... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2024
From the date of judgment, interest accrues at the statutory legal rate on the principal judgment amount at 10% per annum, simple interest (meaning, you cannot charge interest on the unpaid accrued interest). Simply multiply the judgment awarded by 0.10, then divide by 365 to get the daily rate.... View More
I file a claim own my home. Warranty now given me the runaround. Telling me they cannot find nobody to do the job.in my.area I gave them three names and to telephone numbers of someone to call but they want They say they can give me a buy out and let me find someone myself And I told them no... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
It’s unlikely that a DUI charge would be removed from court records without a specific legal reason. Generally, DUI charges stay on record unless they are expunged, dismissed, or you’re acquitted. Expungement typically happens after the completion of your sentence, and even then, it may only... View More
I am currently an au pair since August my sponsor is cultural care. With my D-1 visa I can only work as an au pair. Only I have one of the contract offers with model agencies. In order for me to sign with them I need an O-1 visa.
Do you know if it is possible to change your visa?... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2024
It is possible to change your visa status, but the process can be complex. Since you are currently on a J-1 visa for au pair work, switching to an O-1 visa would require meeting the qualifications for that category. The O-1 visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability in their field, and the... View More
They are fixing the tranmission, but there was no paperwork stating what work they were meant to do. Is there anything to realistically do here?
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