Ramifications (pros/cons) for not filing a response to a Amicus Brief in CA Supreme Court?

That is a very sophisticated question - seemingly beyond the kin of a non-lawyer. If you are in a case where amici have filed amicus curaie briefs,...

What would the outcome be? Would they be considered sex offenders?

Didn't you just post this same question a little while ago (but in that version the couple did not have sex). What do you think, the lawyers will...

A 25 yr. old mentally handicapped man attacked my 15 yr. old son.They both got tickets for disorderly conduct.Is that legal?

Your son got a ticket because "you wouldn't let it go." You may be right in all that you say - but - as people have to realize in present day - the...

Can my company's group legal plan help me with legal defense without impacting my job? Will it be the same as having a lawyer?

You are not providing enough information to answer the question. First, what are the terms of your company's legal plan - does it extend to...

Will we be charged with anything? If so, what sentence would we be most likely to face?

If any charge results as a consequence of the fact that it was "reported to the police," get yourself a local lawyer to deal with it. Probably...

What if a man is already in prison and his appeal is coming up but his appea lawyer has not responded after numerous requests.

If his appeals lawyer is not responding, he should contact the appeals court where the matter is pending and inform the court and ask for its...

Define a Class B Felony - 1st Degree rape

What does it mean that: " The male was told to use protection or another method." What were the "other methods(s)?" Rape is generally intercourse...

If I plead out on a possession charge then later the dea dismissed the the operation lost evidence will mine be dismissed too

No - once you have plead guilty and been sentenced (have you been sentenced?) the matter would generally be deemed closed (subject to what you...

Can a 36 year old woman legally have a sexual relationship with a 17 year old in Indiana?

It may not be statutory rape since the age of consent is 16, but it may violate statutes that proscribe a person over 18 from corrupting the morals...

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In a civil appeal case, does a witness have to testify if he is 73 years old and has a hard time hearing and understanding?

normally there is no testimony given in connection with an appeal.