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This sounds like it is a clerical error either with the creditor, the court or your HR company. Unfortunately, clerical errors can be corrected and the garnishment will probably soon start to be deducted. You can look into file a Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy to eliminate this garnishment and any other debt you are currently dealing with.... Read More

If the original creditor properly transferred the account the collection agency can sue you as they have all the rights to the debt. But if they do file a lawsuit you can request the documentation you are asking about in discovery and they would have to respond. However, there is no avenue to force the collection agency to produce the payment records at this point. If they refuse to produce information it may make it more likely they are just attempting a quick settlement. However, this could be completely erased with the filing of a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.... Read More

At age 17, you are an adult in the court system. The maximum potential penalty in Missouri for misdemeanor (under $500) shoplifting is a fine of $1,000 and 1 year in jail. I suggest that you hire an attorney to represent you if you want to avoid ending up with a conviction for stealing/shoplifting. A conviction for shoplifting will prevent you from getting a job, renting an apartment, getting a loan, etc. Depending on which court your case is in, it probably won't cost more than a few hundred dollars to hire an attorney to represent you for the shoplifting case. An experienced attorney can get the charge dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense, such as "Littering."... Read More

At age 17, you are an adult in the court system you are not considered a minor for court purposes. So if you plead guilty to shoplifting, you will end up with a conviction for shoplifting on your permanent criminal record. This type of conviction can not be expunged (removed), so I highly recommend that you hire an attorney to get the shoplifting charged dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense, such as "Littering."... Read More

For a misdemeanor, the Prosecutor has up to 1 year from the date of the incident to file charges against you. The warrant or the "wanted" never expires, so you will need to hire an attorney to represent you for this. Your attorney can probably get the charge reduced to a lesser offense or dismissed so you won't end up with a conviction for assault on your permanent criminal record.... Read More

Hire an attorney to represent you in court. It depends on which court your case is in, but your attorney can probably get the charge dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense if you have no prior convictions for stealing. I would be happy to give you a price quote for legal representation if you want to tell me which court it's being prosecuted in. The name and address of the court will be listed on your ticket.... Read More

Your friend will need to apply for a visitor visa. He can start the process by completing Form DS-160 online. Afterwards he will schedule an interview at the consulate. Your friend will need to present evidence to establish he can finance his trip and will depart the United Stares in compliance with his authorized stay. This is usually done by showing ties outside the country. Your friend can read more at http://myattorneyusa.com/travel-visas.... Read More

The key issue to your question is "likelihood of confusion".  If your product/service is in the same class as the registered trademark then the Trademark Examining Attorney with the USPTO will find there is likelihood of confusion and refuse to register your trademark.  The focus is on whether or not the consumer would be confused as to the origin of the product/service.  You do not want consumers to think that another company is selling your products/services.  You need to distinguish your products/services from others in commerce.   If you insist on using this trademark there is strong likelihood that the owner of the registered trademark will send you a cease and desist letter.  If you refuse to stop using the trademark they may file a trademark infringement law suit against you.   A straight forward answer to your questions is "No."... Read More

In Missouri, if a probate court deems an individual incompetent and appoints a guardian and conservator (guardian is control over the individual, conservator is control over the assets) then the probate court sets aside the durable power of attorney. Any member of the family can petition the probate court for the appointment of a guardian and conservator.... Read More

You are asked to  report your current  income. People make far less than they could for reasons such as being a student or not working overtime. The mere fact you could make more does not mean you will. Also, people can be  confident of  a raise or a promotion. If the mismatch between actual and potential income ever becomes an issue, I would expect the court to find misrepresentation.         ... Read More

If the mother of the child does not have permanent status in the US, you will not be able to obtain permanent residence or citizenship through your child or even with the second one coming in May. I note that if the President's immigration program, Deferred Action for Parental Accountability, passes in the Supreme Court (ruling is expected in US v. Texas in June 2016), you may be able to obtain a 3 year stay along with employment authorization if, among other factors, your child was born by November 20, 2014.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.  ... Read More

If you hire an attorney to represent you, your attorney can probably get both charges reduced to "Littering" or (worst case scenario) dismissed after a period of probation. It just depends on which court your case is being prosecuted in because every court handles these types of cases a little differently and some are more lenient than others.... Read More

If you were arrested, the record of the arrest will immediately start showing up on your criminal background check. Your case is still pending, so no conviction is showing up. The reason you are having a hard time getting a job is that they are seeing on your criminal background check that you were arrested for a felony.... Read More