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What constitutes self-defense in a murder case?

Altman & Altman, LLP

Self-defense is an interesting defense, particularly in Massachusetts. The bottom line of self-defense is that you are only justified in defending yourself with the same type of force as that which is being used against you. So, if somebody comes at me with a stick and they’re going to hit me, if I pick up my AK-47 and blow them away, self-defense is not going to work so well. I’m Sam Goldberg, lead counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman and Altman in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have 25 years of experience. If you’re in trouble and you need someone in your corner, who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP


Can I represent myself after a DUI arrest in California?

The Law Offices of Virginia L Landry, Inc.

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, you do have the legal ability to represent yourself in court. However, I would not suggest that. There are legal issues. There are factual issues. There are scientific issues about breath, blood or urine testing. And with a trained professional you have a much higher opportunity to win your case and not end up losing your license nor having a conviction. I'm Virginia Landry. For the last 19 years in Orange County, I have helped when bad things happen to good people. If you have been arrested for DUI, please call.

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attorney: The Law Offices of Virginia L Landry, Inc.


Can I defend my own mortgage foreclosure?

Carl E. Person

The question often arises whether somebody should defend a mortgage foreclosure action himself or herself, particularly when they don't have money. I say to these people this: stop paying your mortgage when you know you're going to start having trouble in the future. You're going to have enough money then to hire a lawyer. Don't do it yourself! Because it's so tricky, even for a lawyer, that you don't want to be - run the risk of losing your property. Hire a lawyer and do it quickly. I'm Carl Person, I'm a New York lawyer, and my job is to help people stay in their homes.

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attorney: Carl E. Person


When is it smart to initiate your own mortgage foreclosure?

Carl E. Person

A person should initiate his or her own mortgage foreclosure when the person sees that they can't pay the mortgage for six months from now. Stop paying now and that is the initiation of mortgage foreclosure proceedings. And by the way, as a condition for modification, many banks require you to be in default. Don't pay up your mortgage and then think you're going to get a modification agreement. I'm Carl Pearson, I'm a New York lawyer, and my job is to help people stay in their homes.

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attorney: Carl E. Person


Do orders of protection work in Arizona?

The Baker Law Firm LLC

Orders of protection are very effective in Arizona. The police, and all of the sheriff's departments have databases that keep people who have orders of protection on an online database. This database can be accessed by any police agency. If a defendant breaks that order of protection, they will be arrested, and they will be booked. They will be taken down to a jail, and they will be charged with interference with judicial proceedings. If a person feels genuine and sincere danger or harassment from another individual, an order of protection is a very effective means at protecting one's self. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence, and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC