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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.
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How to Dispute a False Positive Drug Test
Dispute a false positive drug test by requesting a re-test and disclosing foods or medications like Sudafed or ibuprofen that may have triggered it.
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Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
Fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine protects people in criminal cases from having illegally-obtained evidence used against them in court.
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Debt Collector Guides
Sued by Selip & Stylianou LLP? 5 Steps to Settle Your Debt
If sued by Selip & Stylianou, follow 5 steps: file an Answer on time, demand validation, raise defenses, send a settlement offer, get it in writing.
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Debt Collector Guides
How to Settle Debt With Phillips & Cohen Associates
To settle debt with Phillips & Cohen, respond to any pending lawsuits, make a fair settlement offer, and get the agreement in writing before paying.
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Other Debt Resources
3 Reasons Banks Can Freeze Your Account
Banks can freeze your account for 3 reasons: suspected illegal activity, a court judgment from a creditor, or unpaid taxes/student loans owed to the government.
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How to Settle Debt With Rubin & Rothman in Court
Settle debt with Rubin & Rothman by responding to lawsuits on time, demanding validation, and negotiating a written settlement for less than you owe.
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What to do when you get a fake court summons or phone call
Spot a fake court Summons by checking the wording, signature, and venue. Verify with the court clerk and report fakes to the FTC—never pay without proof.
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Mediation - Definition
Mediation is a structured process negotiation process that assists two parties in coming to a resolution without having to deal with the court system.
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Federal Debt Collection Laws
What does FCRA stand for?
FCRA stands for Fair Credit Reporting Act, the federal law governing how credit bureaus collect, share, and report your credit information.
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Debt Collector Guides
Beat Firstsource Advantage in court
Sued by Firstsource Advantage? File an Answer to avoid default judgment, verify the debt, assert defenses like statute of limitations, & negotiate a settlement.
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