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If your court case is dismissed do you have to pay the court cost?
Depends on what type of case you have: If it is civil then yes If it is criminal then no
can a witness be charged a crime for receiving pay for not coming to court on a murder case?
Yes, that is illegal.
Can someone get criminal case dismissed without prejudice in return for assisting in another case?
In New Zealand, what you talk of is "plea-bargaining" and does not mean the criminal is not sentenced or that the case is dismissed, but it does mean the criminal or prosecution will get lesser of a sentence eg less money to pay, or less of a sentence in jail.
Where can a person go to obtain the help of a lawyer if they are unable to pay for one?
In a criminal case, the defendant can request that the court appoint or assign a public defender to represent them. He/she can go to the clerk of the court where the case is pending to find out how to apply for this. In a civil case, non-profit organizations, such as legal aid and local pro bono projects offer these services. You would start with the legal aid office to determine if you qualify.
What major ethical violations are involved when in a criminal case witnesses are being paid to lie?
Perjury - which is a criminal offense in itself. The person(s) who offer to pay the money are also guilty of Suborning Perjury, which is also a criminal offense.
I was turned down for legal aid and lost my case. I can't afford to pay the legal bill sent to me. What should I do?
Ask about making payments on your bill.
What law says you have to pay upfront for legal fees in the uk?
this is completely at the discretion of the attorney who is handling the case.
What is the person being sued called in a civil case?
A person charged with a crime is being brought to the CRIMINAL courts by the state. If convicted that person may be fined or sent to prison. A person being sued is being brought to the CIVIL courts by another legal person. The side which loses the case will have to pay costs and perhaps make restitution to the person who wins.
What is the renter's rule?
IF THEY DON'T PAY. KICK THEM OUT WITH A ... 3 DAY NOTICE . YOU SERVE THEM THERE THREE DAY NOTICE WITH A WITNESS AND IF THEY DONT PAY YOU IN THREE DAYS WHETHER they signed the notice or not. you can legally kick them out of the house with a sheriff or cop on your side. The witness (or 2 ) are needed in case your rentee doesn't sign the notice.
What are the laws regarding payment for expert witnesses?
It is not legal to pay for an opinion not given truthfully or given because of payment. However, As an expert witness, the attorney or court is required to pay for the expert's time and effort needed to prepare and review the medical, legal, or financial records, for the deposition, and/or court appearance.
Is it a criminal case if you fail to repay your personal loans?
No, but the lender can take action against you to pay back. your lender can mess up your credit.
What criminal charges be filed on someone who doesn't pay fully for a motorcycle?
we all need to pay for our vehicles no matter how painful of the charges so better to be legal than get arrested - so yes pay fully for your bike and cruise happy
