My brother was involved in a criminal case where he was the victim of a severe beating and was later arrested due to his background. We hired a lawyer who took our money and claimed to be representing him, but it turned out he was also representing the other parties involved in the attack. Is this legal, and is there anything we can do about it?

January 4th, 2023

I got a ticket in Mesa, AZ because a cop thought I tossed a cigarette butt out of the car window. I had not—had put it in an empty soda can—but did not find the can to show the cop. The max penalty is $500 and 6 months. I can afford neither. How should I proceed?

January 24th, 2024

My husband has a felony conviction over 21 years ago. He wrote to the court and sent in the money for expungement, but they replied 'not at this time.' We want to work as team drivers for a trucking company, but they won't hire him. What should he do?

September 22nd, 2024

What is the legal age to get a piercing in New York?

July 16th, 2024

My grandma died years ago, and my mom refuses to give me a copy of the will. I was left some money, and my mom gave me $15,000 back in 2006. There should be more money for me, but she tells me that I have no money left. I know that's a lie. What can I do about this?

July 12th, 2024