First time caught shoplifting at Target. Do I pay the civil charge?
You’re not obligated to pay the fee unless they sue you and win or you voluntarily agree to pay. They very rarely if ever sue.
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You’re not obligated to pay the fee unless they sue you and win or you voluntarily agree to pay. They very rarely if ever sue.
I disagree. I don’t think it’s a clear cut violation unless she is acting at the behest of the father. If she is contacting you on her own, I don’t...
It is ultimately up to a judge presiding over a Huntley hearing who will determine if the confession was voluntary, intelligent and knowingly made....
You can write a letter but there’s no guarantee that it will change anything with the prosecutors current position on how to handle the case.
The going out with a 16 yr old is much less of a concern than having sex with one. In NY, a person cannot consent to any sexual activity until they...
Was the statement in court made under oath? Also remember that she will likely claim she made a mistake and not lied. So you’ll need to discuss...
After he was charged with harassment, did you ever speak to a prosecutor? You need to call the domestic violence bureau of your local prosecutors...
This is a bad situation and getting worse. It’s definitely time to hire an attorney and start fighting back.
The cost of a lawsuit would likely be more than your damages, even if you brought the suit in small claims court.
Testimony is also evidence. There aren’t nearly enough facts for anyone to determine if they should be incarcerated. The best person to ask is the...