Can anyone please advise on shoplifting implications?

The store said it was not prosecuting, so this is not a criminal defense issue. Note that the consensus on Avvo is that the demand letter may be...

Can I fight a speeding ticket in mass. If the cop had no lights on.?

So, your complaint is that the cop did not advertise his presence? You will have no success with that at a hearing. Pay the ticket.

What are the benefits of the defendant taking a stand? Is it too risky?

What is in your mock trial background that the other side could destroy your credibility with?

Rights to my pet

It is your dog. In the unlikely event the BF goes to court to get possession (as opposed to merely seizing it), he would have to prove some indicia...

Given that your dog was having a seizure, the real question is why you would deny treatment. That may have animal abuse implications.

Is the dog legally ours or Do we have to give it back?

"A man gave the dog to us saying they couldn’t care for it..." The dog is a gift to you; it belongs to you. Do not give it back unless you wish to.

Is it possible?

This is really a contract issue - to the extent you even have one: " nothing was written in contract " So, your "friend" wants to enforce an...

You may have a claim against him for animal cruelty; he may have one against you for nuisance. Better to work it out yourselves than involve the...

How can I help my friend who has a unstable ex girl friend. ( she is destroying his life like it's a game)?

1. This has absolutely nothing to do with animal law. 2. This is your friend's issue; not yours. He needs to pursue remedies, such as charges...

Can i get the visa ?

This has nothing to do with contracts - moving to immigration, where it belongs, so you will get better responses.