Search results

I never heard that squaretrade is in the business of handling escrow funds. Sounds fishy to me.

It depends. While regular DUI normally is not considered to be a crime of moral turpitude it depends on the circumstances of the following convictions if repeated offenses are held to be, especially on the question if they occurred while a license was suspended or otherwise restricted because of...

every state makes its own rules

You would want to make sure that the prosecutor agrees to charge you only with an infraction and not with a misdemeanor. This is the law: 490.1. (a) Petty theft, where the value of the money, labor, real or personal property taken is of a value which does not exceed fifty dollars ($50)...

Under New York law this is aggravated harassment in the 2d degree, an A misdemeanor. If one would stretch it it even might be menacing in the 3d degree, which would be a B misdemeanor. Of course there is the little problem, that the guy called from Florida, but there is also a federal law...

This is the law: §67.10. Theft of goods A. Theft of goods is the misappropriation or taking of anything of value which is held for sale by a merchant, either without the consent of the merchant to the misappropriation or taking, or by means of fraudulent conduct, practices, or...

If you look through the postings here in the forum you will find several ones I have written about German child support laws. The basic principle is easy: You are the father - you have to pay. It does not matter if you are married to the mother or not. You have to pay a certain amount which...

If the neighbors conduct is a crime depends on your local laws. Probably it is not yet, but it could rise to the point where it becomes "disorderly conduct" or "harassment" or "disturbing of the peace" or however it may be called in the state where you live. But there might be some civil...

These are serious charges and I think you better consult an attorney. Advice on the forum cannot be enough to pursue a successful defense. The question if the police officer had a right to ask for ID and everything that followed hinges on the question if he had probable cause. One will have...

This is the law: Chapter 265: Section 23. Rape and abuse of child. Whoever unlawfully has sexual intercourse or unnatural sexual intercourse, and abuses a child under sixteen years of age shall, for the first offense, be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term...

You might have an outstanding arrest warrant now which could lead to an arrest as soon as you cross the border. You might face an additional charge of "failure to appear in court" and face additional fines. There might be instructions on your ticket what to do. You might also call the court...

Legally it was a gift so she could keep it. Practically, I would return it as soon as I can, exactly in the manner that you suggested: by certified mail, return receipt requested. When repeated phone calls and faxes become harassment depends on your local laws. In the state of New York for...

Probably you have a case. It mostly depends on the question if the contract is valid and enforceable. There might be some tricky issues an attorney has to evaluate, for example if the contract should have been in writing and if so, if it nevertheless is enforceable. May be there are other...

First of all, there are a lot more careers in law then most people think of. That is one of the great appeals of the law. Second: What you did in the past is not really important, as long as you can deliver in the future. That said, one must realize this: Law School can be very tough. The...

First answer these questions: who pays for the hosting of the forum, the software, everything else? If this is a free forum, hosted and paid for by private individuals, they can pretty much do what they want. It is the same as if they invite you to come into their living room. If they don't...

You have a case of trespass. If talking to their parents doesn't help you can sue them. They might also be liable for criminal trespass, so you can file a police report.

this is too complicated to be dealt with in a forum posting. You have several issues here, first of all if there was a valid oral contract and if you can prove that. Then a lot of additionaal issues will have to be addressed. I suggest that if you really cannot figure out a way to agree with...

This is what the law says: 235 ILCS 5/6-16 (a)(i) No one may sell or serve alcohol to any person under the age of 21. 235 ILCS 5/6-16 (a)(iii) No one may purchase or provide alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. 235 ILCS 5/6-16 (a) (iii) (a) Violation of the above provisions is a...

Are you saying you don't even know who the guy was? You surely would have a case of battery, if you could prove that he did that intentionally, or a case of negligence if he was negligent and, in the case it was intentional, he also could be criminally liable for assault or battery (depending...

Very good!