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It's referred to as a Rule 5 or Brady Request. The prosecution must provide you with with access to all evidence against you in a criminal case... Read Answer
The only thing you need to know is that you need to see an attorney as soon as you can.
If the solicitor had no evidence against your child, then he/she would not have been arrested in the first place. The solicitor must have an arrest... Read Answer
If you could afford your own attorney you probably would not have been appointed a public defender.
An officer is required to inform you of your Miranda rights prior to interrogation although few do. Anything you tell the officer after being... Read Answer
That depends if the mediation is binding. Usually mediation is not, while arbitration is binding. Whatever the case, you should not accept a... Read Answer
If the assignment of benefits is a contract, then it may be legally binding. However there are ways to defeat a contract (i.e. signed under duress,... Read Answer
There is nothing you can do to have the charges dropped. That is in the sole discretion of the prosecutor.
It is most likely a misdemeanor puinishable by not more that 30 days and/or $1000. She could also request PTI.
Why don't you ask him?
The answer to your question is that, with the facts that you have supplied, you probably do not have a cause of action for which you or your... Read Answer
Yes. There is no statute of limitations on criminal violations. However, if she has a prescription for the drugs it shouldn't be too much trouble to... Read Answer
The fact that you were not issued a speeding ticket in and of itself is not grounds for dismissal. Grounds for dismissal would be a 4th Amendment... Read Answer
It is essentially an agreement whereby you agree to hold someone or something harmless (in other words you will not sue them).
Assuming you filed tax returns, income tax liability is dischargeable three years after a timely filing, and two years after a late filing. You also... Read Answer
If you are asking this as a defendant, then you are asking the wrong question.
Interesting question. It sounds like a law school hypothetical. If the officer observed you commit a traffic violation then he may detain you. The K9... Read Answer
Yes, if 4 parties own the property as joint tenants, each has a right to participate in decisions about the property.
What is the point in testifying that you have been subpeonaed? Your very presence at court will be proof that you were served.
Once a case is dimissed it can be reopened at the discretion of the judge by filing a motion with the court.
No one is allowed to list a child as a dependent unless they lived at least 6 months with the adult. However, there is not much that can be done... Read Answer