
I was attempting to get my papers filed to then serve on the other side. I dropped them off for filing. I was put off 3 days with the reason "they are not ready". When I explained I just wanted to have them filed to then serve the other side, they had no explanation. They gave them to a... Read more »

answered on Sep 23, 2022
It depends what it is. If you filed for a restraining order, then many counties will set a hearing re: temporary orders. I'd say however the most common practice is for the court to make a determination regarding issuing temporary orders based solely on the papers. Speak with a local attorney... Read more »
Is there an example from Ca state La superior court to appeal to change my biased judge and continue trial immediately? My current trial was wrongly decided as a mistrial when defendants attorney (all white ppl) pressured the judge (female Asian like me, my legal team are all Asian), after first... Read more »

answered on Sep 23, 2022
You can put in a motion for a new trial and base it on those grounds.
I have been calling lawyers and no lawyer wants to take the case. Could I get the court to hire me a lawyer? How is it done? How can I get a lawyer that will take no money upfront, but takes money after the case has been won?

answered on Sep 22, 2022
You're looking for an attorney who'll take your case on a contingency. You'll need to keep contacting lawyers to find someone to represent you. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship.... Read more »
What are the maximum amount of losses if I lost a civil court case? What is the maximum amount of money that I need to put in, for a civil court case?

answered on Sep 22, 2022
Strange question. It depends on how much the plaintiff sues for, if s/he wins that amount it's a win for the plaintiff.
Is there a way to appeal test results with an in-person exam?

answered on Sep 21, 2022
More information is needed. Speak with a gun rights attorney near you. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
I’m remaining in F1 status (student visa-nonimmigration), I have far- relative lives in New York, he is owning a restaurant. I live with him and his family. I volunteer to help him with his restaurant during my free time just about 2-3 hours per week. No income received, no salary, no tips, no... Read more »

answered on Sep 21, 2022
If you are merely helping out without pay the I would not consider it employment.
I lived together with a lady for over 30 years. I filed a lawsuit to get my right to the property based on Marvin vs, Marvin law. I lost my case because the judge ruled that the relationship was romantic. I need to discuss my case to determine my grounds for appeal. During our living together ,... Read more »

answered on Sep 20, 2022
Speak with an attorney handling appeals then. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
I already went to court but I did not have a lawyer. I was under the assumption that the evictions laws were strict. But there are a few things I feel were over looked or I just don’t really know or understand the process

answered on Sep 20, 2022
Yes, you can appeal by filing a bond, making a cash deposit, or filing a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs with the justice court within 5 days after the judgment of eviction is signed.
The eviction will then be heard de novo by the court court on an expedited basis.... Read more »
During a settlement conference I had a momentary lapse of judgment and agreed with what my lawyer was telling me (to settle my case). He actually tricked me and then blamed me for not communicating with him (lie). At the end of the day the judge went back to the other party and they accepted our... Read more »

answered on Sep 19, 2022
If the settlement was not put in writing, signed by both parties, and you made clear to the judge that you did not in fact agree to the settlement number the other side agreed to, then there is no enforceable settlement (i.e. no meeting of the minds with regard to the terms of the settlement).
During a settlement conference I had a momentary lapse of judgment and agreed with what my lawyer was telling me (to settle my case). He actually tricked me and then blamed me for not communicating with him (lie). At the end of the day the judge went back to the other party and they accepted our... Read more »

answered on Sep 20, 2022
It depends. I've had judges state the parties have reached an agreement, and put the terms of the agreement on the record and in the minutes. Even when this has happened, it was stated the parties would sign a settlement agreement memorializing what had been agreed to. Speak with a local... Read more »
I was suicidal when I set the fire and drinking. The cops did not report this when they charged me and my public defender didn't help me purse mental health court when I expressed that I suffered from mental health issues. I pled guilty not knowing about the option of mental health court and I... Read more »

answered on Sep 18, 2022
More information is needed, such as when you pled guilty and the facts and circumstances surrounding your guilty plea. Say nothing more here, but speak with an attorney in your area. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an... Read more »

answered on Sep 15, 2022
Not sure what your question is. If you can ask exactly what your issue or question is I will be glad to answer for you. Otherwise please call my law office or another experienced criminal attorney for an appointment. Please have the appeal decision ready for any questions.
Good Luck!
And I have to be there tomorrow it was sent by mail

answered on Sep 13, 2022
That is an Order of the Court for you to testify in Court. That means you tell the truth, which does not necessarily help the DA.
Federal district court judge granted motion to dismiss to defendant within minutes. The plaintiff had no time to oppose the motion before the judge granted it. Despite, the plaintiff filed the opposition to dismiss motion in a timely manner. How can judge grant a motion to dismiss without giving... Read more »

answered on Sep 12, 2022
The Local Rules of the Southern District of Texas provide that an opposed motion will be submitted to the judge 21 days after filing and that any Response must be filed before the submission date. Unopposed motions may be taken up and ruled upon more promptly.
It would be rare for a judge... Read more »

answered on Sep 10, 2022
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on what your matter involves. There are attorneys who donate their time to work for free (pro bono) and legal aid societies that offer their assistance as a public service. But these tend to be... Read more »
Ashwell v. State, 226 So.3d 69 (Miss.2017) made it clear that if my indictment is not filed then the judge don't have jurisdiction nor the authority to accept my guilty plea because the court failed to charge me with a crime. Why did the Miss. Supreme Court deny my writ of certiorari after... Read more »

answered on Sep 6, 2022
It really depends on the circumstances. Even though your indictment may not be marked as filed, the test to determine whether the court has jurisdiction is to see if there was ever an indictment legitimately filed in the circuit court.
LT-059414-2010

answered on Sep 4, 2022
Decisions are published on the court’s website. You also can find decisions on the NY Reporr website.
No previous charges, they got 15yrs for a child neglect charge. First and only offense.

answered on Sep 4, 2022
An appeal of the conviction is out-of-time. Under very limited circumstances, a conviction can be vacated through the Post-Conviction process. Another consideration would be applying for a sentence commutation.
I would encourage you to contact an attorney to review the person's... Read more »

answered on Sep 2, 2022
First, I am not a South Carolina lawyer. That being said, unfortunately if the appeal deadline has been missed -- for whatever reason-- I think your appeal period has closed.
She won a 15k judgment based on nothing but lies. We have to pay 10k just for floors and walls to be painted when they look EXACTLY like they did when we moved in. We didn’t have pictures in court but now we do (we dug through our camera rolls and found tons) we moved in and the floors were awful... Read more »

answered on Sep 2, 2022
First, I am not an Ohio lawyer. That being said, an appeal is always an option. Check the court rules about when you must note an appeal, and the next steps after that. It seems from your story that you might have an appeal issue.
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