Can you plead the fifth if you are asked to testify?

The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides, in pertinent part, that "No person. . . shall be compelled in any criminal case to...

Can I fight a civil complaint for following too closely in Vermont?

When you say, "I am assuming he is issuing this as a civilian and not an officer," I am having trouble making sense of what you say. The people...

What actions should i be taking to deal with the fact that i hit a home with my truck and had no insurance

As a practical matter, a person who suffers property damage as the result of another's negligent breach of a duty of care may sue the person whose...

What do you do as a lawyer? what are the duties/functions/responsibilities of your job ?

Sorry, the purpose of this forum is to provide general legal information for people with legal problems. If you want to research what lawyers do,...

What are the chances of a new trial after judgement of final dovorce?

The question whether remand by the Vermont Supreme Court to the lower court for a new trial is likely, is a question that can only be answered by a...

First question that occurs to me is whether the final order of divorce is still able to be appealed because the thirty days from the date the clerk...

Assault and Battery

There is this notion of "pressing charges" which everyone seems to have. The reality is that someone with knowledge of a crime can report that...

How do I go about suing my union

The thing about unions is that you can't sue them for negligence. Unions owe members a duty, but it is not a duty of care; it's a duty of fair...

If a 17 year old has sex with a 13 year old, how long after can he still be charged?

In addition to any criminal charges, it appears that under current law the victim could bring civil claims against the person who committed child...

I am not sure what you think the link is between social media and the Privacy Act. The Privacy Act is a federal statute which establishes a code...