I am trying to hire an employee in WA state and ran a background check. The results show an Assault 4th degree in 2022 with a no/contact, protection order. I talked to the candidate and asked if the assault was a charge or a conviction. The person said it was charges, but the background check seems to indicate a conviction. What should I ask to clarify this and what does 'GUILTY DV ELEMENT PLED AND PROVEN' mean in the context of the background check?

January 6th, 2024

My wife was on the same bank account where funds were deposited from social security. Does this change anything, and how can I keep the money I received over the last three years without returning it to the social security office?

June 7th, 2023

What is the likely outcome of my brother's case, given that he is 20 years old with a clean record, working full-time, and in college full-time, and has multiple forms of mitigation such as character letters, drug test, proof of employment, proof of enrollment at his college, and completion of a drug abuse awareness course? He was charged with possession of a controlled substance (Adderall) not prescribed to him, but he has a prescription for Adderall.

July 11th, 2023

I am a Moldovan company that was deceived by a South African company. I ordered fish meals but they forged documents and did not send the goods. I paid 10000 euros for the goods and 4500 euros for transport. I have not taken any legal action yet. What can I do to resolve this issue?

November 4th, 2023

I need a business and real estate lawyer. I have a situation involving two properties sold in 2023 for a total of $230,000, both in both our names on the deeds. The second property was sold 3 1/2 months ago, and she has withdrawn $160,000 from our joint account, claiming to pay bills. I am considering transferring the remaining $22,000 to my personal account, which she cannot access. Should I call the police and make a report to document the situation?

March 12th, 2024