Do I have more rights then my ex partner over our dogs?

Pet animals are still treated like other kinds of personal property under the law, although some animal law scholars think custody disputes like...

If I was charged with a civil violation, was I arrested?

That doesn't sound like an arrest to me--you probably signed a uniform summons and complaint--but the poster above has some sage advice.

Will I go to jail? Is there a high chance of jail time in this situation? Can I make some sort of deal?

I agree that you are not likely to face jail, but I would still advise you to contact one of my fellow Bangor-area criminal defense lawyers because...

Motion for contempt

The Portland area has an abundance of qualified attorneys, including many who practice family law. I agree that this is a situation that calls for...

What should I do in a situation like this? Is their a way I could obtain proof without running the risk of being terminated?

You should initially address the allegedly hostile work environment with the manager, unless you already have without success. Then, as the other...

I have a writ of possession but the tenants are in and out ..what happens if the writ can't be served by the sheriff..papers go

The sheriff's deputy has to make 3 attempts to serve the tenant(s) in hand. If that fails, he or she will post the writ.

Is this a,felony?

Depending on the circumstances and how you were charged, domestic terrorizing is either Class D (misdemeanor-level) or Class C (felony-level). I...

It is possible that this is a scam.

My roommate is responsible for several hundred dollars worth of damages to our apartment but left before paying. What can I do?

Washington law sounds similar to Maine law on this issue. This sounds like a Small Claims Court case, which would be handled in the District Court....

What do I do in this matter?

I would urge you to plead not guilty and get an attorney, even if you have to hire one. This is a very serious charge that can lead to jail time, a...