I was sexually abused by a priest but the statute of limitations has run out In Pennsylvania, but I was also raped in Florida.

Don’t foreclose the idea of a lawsuit based on the statute of limitations, while it is likely that the limitations period has run there are often a...

Should I get a lawyer? Will this be on my record this is my first offense.

I agree with all of the advice provided previously. I would reiterate the need to consult with a criminal defense attorney as charges are a real...

What would be my next step?

You have a number of options if you feel the police are not responsive. You can file a private criminal complaint yourself; it will be reviewed by...

My county incorrectly placed a lien on my wife due to having a common name. They want $90 to remove it. How can this be fixed?

All of the prior advice is sound. I would add only that there is also a chance that the underwriters on your HELOC got lazy and didn’t bother to...

To assist with this question, an attorney would need a better picture of the nature of the debt, the contracts that govern it, and the relationship...

My house was sold @ sheriff sale on 6/3/14. The bank bought it but I still wasn't served legal papers to vacate.

The bank will likely file a lawsuit called an ejectment action. Unless you had a defense to the original foreclosure that somehow survives the...

Can a wife write a statement and press chargers against her husband

Yes. The spousal privilege is recognized in Pennsylvania; however, the witness or victim spouse gets to assert it, not the offending spouse. This...

Should I take this deal the DA office is offering me?

It's hard to say what is best without knowing all of the factual circumstances; however, in terms of deals offered by the Commonwealth, summary...

A common misconception with judgment debtors is that the statute of limitations prevents collection on a judgment. The sol only applies prior to...

My son's college roommate threatened him with a gun. He doesn't want to go to the police. Can he move out and break his lease?

That will depend largely upon the agreement with the landlord and possibly upon policies of the school. For safety reasons (personal and public)...