I was a victim of an ADW (Assault with a Deadly Weapon), and I received a subpoena to appear as a witness. I am the only witness to this case and wish to have no involvement in the case or the sentencing. Is it possible for the charges to be dropped if I do not appear? Also, I did not sign when I received the subpoena; is it still considered delivered? What can happen to me if I fail to appear?

August 6th, 2023

Is there anything I can do about my landlord not fixing the roof?

February 15th, 2023

Can my 13-year-old be questioned as a suspect without his parents present at his school? The transcripts do not show that he was Mirandized before questioning.

May 20th, 2023

I just filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and my first hearing is on August 1st. How long will it take to rebuild my credit, apply for new credit cards, or buy a car and start making payments to raise my FICO score back over 700 if everything is paid on time?

October 10th, 2023

A friend of mine, who is a retired State Department Attorney and teaches Ethics at a local university, has befriended a multi-convicted felon without knowing about the individual's past. Should I inform my friend about this person's criminal history, and could there be any consequences for my friend if this is reported to the Bar?

April 26th, 2023