You're entitled to be compensated by McDonald's for the damages you incurred: the value of the salad you purchased. It's possible they might even...

What's the difference in blackmail and an out of court settlement?

You can't "settle" criminal charges. The victim of a crime is the state, and the state decides whether to prosecute or not. It is not up to some...

Can a non US resident be taken to civil court?

Assuming the court has both subject matter jurisdiction over the dispute and either specific or general personal jurisdiction over you, then yes.

Can I sue for defamation of character/slander?

Let me see if I have it right. The damages you want to claim are that you haven't been able to see your child. You claim the reason you haven't...

Can a Doctor drop you from there practice?

A doctor could stop seeing you as a patient under those facts. You have no legal right to be treated by a particular doctor. It sounds like you...

How long do they have to indict you or arrest you after the police is made aware of a possible crime.

I'm sure there is, and it probably would depend on the amount of money allegedly stolen, but I guarantee it is longer than six months.

A couple questions to ask of the law and of a crime

Look, if you are asking for yourself, then the answer is twofold: 1) Don't even attempt to interfere with potential witnesses; and 2) Immediately...

So you have two different issues. One is the potential defamation claim your company might have against the person, although a negative comment by...

I was in a car accident two yrs ago, now the woman is suing me in a civil suit. I'm on SSD, I have nothing. What can happen?

Contact whatever company insured you at the time of the accident and let them handle it. As you seem to be essentially judgment-proof, I doubt you...

Should I contest my speeding ticket?

You'll need to talk to a ticket lawyer for how your state handles it, but in my state the new speed limit doesn't kick in until you actually get to...