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What is Moral Turpitude?
U.S. courts see moral turpitude as shocking, base behavior that goes against morality and violates others' rights
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How to Find the Attorney That is Suing You (Secret)
Find the attorney suing you by looking up their bar number from the Summons in your state's bar association directory to get their email and contact info.
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Hearing Vs. Trial
A trial is a formal proceeding ending in a final verdict. Hearings are shorter, less formal meetings to resolve specific issues before trial.
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Why Do Lawyers Charge So Much?
Lawyers charge $150-$500+ per hour to cover overhead, expertise, and risk. For routine matters like debt lawsuits, flat-fee services can cost far less.
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Difference Between a Trial and a Hearing
A hearing is a brief, informal appearance before a judge for arguments, while a trial is a longer process with full evidence before a judge and jury.
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Irrevocable Agreement — Defined
An irrevocable agreement is a contract that has binding terms once it’s been accepted. In other words, you can’t back out of an irrevocable agreement.
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Certificate of Debt: A Definition
A certificate of debt is a document showing the current amount someone owes It's used by consumers, businesses, and governments to verify outstanding balances.
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What is an Affirmative Defense?
An affirmative defense is a legal reason you shouldn't lose a case, even if the plaintiff's claims are true (like statute of limitations or lack of standing).
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What Is a Preliminary Hearing?
A preliminary hearing is not the final hearing in a case, but rather an opportunity to discuss other options for dispute resolution like mediation.
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Restitution – Definition
Restitution is a court-ordered payment from a defendant to a victim to repair financial harm caused by criminal or civil wrongdoing.
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Probable Cause Hearing — Definition
A probable cause hearing is a pretrial proceeding where a judge decides if enough evidence exists to continue a criminal case to trial.
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How to File in Deschutes County Circuit Court
File documents with Deschutes County Circuit Court by mail, in person at 1100 NW Bond Street, Bend, or via OJD eFile—pay by card, check, eCheck, or cash.