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I'm not sure why you think you would loose everything. Disability is based on your work history and your own disability. It is not needs... Read Answer
the state police must give you a 'written inventory' of all the items seized. what was not listed ? what was listed ? ed dimon, esq.
a judge issued a search warrant so you had judicial review and a determination of 'probable cause'. this will be a most difficult case to win. ed... Read Answer
When you asked "if you pleaded down a case" I took that to mean you plead guilty, and resolved the matter. If that is correct, then you cannot... Read Answer
we did speak on the telephone. i recommended that you hire lance lebaron, our private investigator, to determine if the police activity... Read Answer
the key is the topic of the discussion and how the message was delivered. if the language was 'harassing and threatening', one can be charged with... Read Answer
the town has no obligation to provide public drinking water to an area where the cost to provide the water is too great. for example, if your home... Read Answer
i need more information to be precise. however, it is most difficult to win these cases because the police only need 'probable cause' that a crime... Read Answer
the key issue is the job description and whether you can perform the tasks required. the law school example is a fireman. he/she must be able to... Read Answer
i would speak with the mattress company about exchanging the 'dented' mattress for a new mattress at a 'significant discount'; for example, 50% of... Read Answer
the employer does not have to honor your request to work three weeks after you submit your resignation. the only possible issue was the basis for... Read Answer
I t would be legal, but you should be very careful in taking the photographs and try not to have the faces of any children, or if you do have the... Read Answer
You need to get a written statement from the police officer as to what occurred, or did not occur during the DWI. That document must be added... Read Answer
you cannot miss a court date. if you miss a court date, you must have a doctor's note which carefully explains that this was a medicak emergency.
It depends on why the social worker was involved. If you have previously had drug problems, and social services was involved with any of your... Read Answer
the employer can add responsibilities which are 'reasonable'. i would work with the employer to insure that the added responsibilities are... Read Answer
these are extremely expensive cases to litigate. do you or does your family have the funds to support such a litigation ? we would be willing... Read Answer
your wife must address the original charges and address the contempt charges for failure to appear. there will be fines for both. your wife will be... Read Answer
jay walking is a minor violation which would result is a summons. jay walking would not be the cause for an arrest. why was your brother arrested ?... Read Answer
you should speak with the JAG attorney at your base to determine your rights. this will save you legal fees. if the JAG attorney is of the opinion... Read Answer
i agree with diana anderson's answer. see below. the theme park has bad business practices. however, i do not see any violation of your civil rights.... Read Answer
civil rights cases against the government are difficult to bring and to win because the government has placed significant procedural and notice... Read Answer
we would not represent you in this matter on a 'contingency' basis. we would represent you on an hourly basis. our hourly rate is $390 per... Read Answer
an action against the court system or a specific judge is extremely difficult to win and expensive to litigate. we would examine your case and give... Read Answer
your friend can contest the appointment of a guardian. there are strict standards which must be met. we have two 'certified elder law' attorneys at... Read Answer