How do I get to claim both of my children on my tax return this year? He gets one, I get the other. He left the state, no visit

In the eyes of the IRS, the custodial parent (physical custody for more than 50% of the tax year) gets to claim the children. The parents can...

How much jail time would a person get for their 4th retail theft

Unless she has a very significant record in addition to her retail thefts it seems unlikely that she will go to state prison on the 4th offense...

You should discuss this with your attorney. If you don't have one either hire one or apply to the public defender if you cannot afford one. Most...

I would seek the assistance of an attorney. First a conviction or a pretrial disposition will result in a 90 day license suspension. You...

Is it possible to sue the city/city employee/etc. for illegal detainment?

It seems that it is unlikely that the damages you might get from such a suit would make the suit worth pursuing.

Do I have a case to sue a city if a police officer, who has no probable cause nor consent, does a pat-down search on me?

You should discuss this matter with a Missouri attorney who has successfully sued police. Whether he had reasonable suspicion or probable cause to...

Can I sue the repo man for not letting me obtain my personal belongings and then calling the police on me who arrested me?

You should discuss this with a Florida attorney. I don't know what the statute defining the offense states so I cannot comment on whether there...

If I was pulled over for a minor traffic violation and asked to search the car, what is the best way to refuse?

You have a right to refuse consent to search. If they ask politely say no. (They may search anyway) I can't think of any good reason to consent...

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Say I am pulled over for something minor, do I have to tell the officer I have a gun in the car if they don't ask?

You have a right to remain silent. Most states require you to display your driver's license, registration and insurance information. Other than...

I got a speeding ticket from state trooper on highway

You should plead not guilty and hire an attotney to represent you. You face a department hearing an a possible suspension if convicted.