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I was placed on PTI a year ago and completed all requirements, including paying fines. However, due to a misunderstanding with my PTI officer and missing an appointment due to a family emergency, I was reported as not completing my terms. I missed my court date and have been unable to get a response from the public defender's office. I cannot afford to hire an attorney and need to avoid jail as I have two children, one of whom requires round-the-clock care due to a serious medical condition. What can I do to resolve this situation?
July 13th, 2024
Is an OOP (order of protection / stay away order) considered definitive proof of there being a definite contact prohibition if the order in question has a special clause that specifies that another court (e.g., family court) will have full discretion as to what type of contact should be permitted or prohibited, for the sake of this order as well? In other words, does an ADA meet his legal prosecutorial burden of proving that in-fact a certain conduct was definitely prohibited, by showing only such a court order? Without also accompanying it with an exhibit from family court that clarifies that the said conduct was in-fact prohibited by family court, at said day and place etc. etc.?
August 15th, 2024
We received a 5071C letter and have completed the IDVerify portion but cannot find a way to continue with the next steps. I cannot log on to ID.me to provide the IRS with any information they may need. What should I do next?
January 25th, 2023
I received a NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE DEFAULT from American Express regarding a lawsuit against me. I made an offer to settle, but now I need to respond to the court to avoid default. How do I properly respond and file my defenses or objections?
March 9th, 2023
I need assistance with a divorce in Washington State. I have been served with divorce papers today. My wife and I are amicable, and I wish to join the petition. Can I simply download and fill out the Joinder document (FL 119) and mail it to the court? Do I need to respond to the summons if I do this by serving my wife?
September 22nd, 2023
I filed charges three months ago against my cousin for felony counts, including threatening my life and shooting at me. I added more information to the case, which was accepted. However, when I followed up last week, the DA claimed they never saw the charges and Deputy Zack Todd said he left the information on the DA's desk. What should I do about the discrepancies in the officers' and DA's stories?
April 18th, 2023