Is there any suit I can file against my apartment if they're neglecting to address a pest issue?

Florida statute 83.51 imposes a duty on a landlord to maintain premises. Subsection (2)(a)(1) specifically deals with the extermination of pests....

Is a jury allowed to hear about past DUI convictions?

The answer is it depends. In general, prior bad acts do not get introduced to the jury. There are a couple of exceptions that could apply here....

I am the victim of domestic assault, trial a few days, due to illness i'm unable to go & testify . How can I get a reschedule?

I am sorry to hear that you were a victim of domestic violence. But if you were the victim and are not charged with a crime then the public...

If you've entered a plea of guilty or no contest and have already been sentenced, it is difficult to have your plea vacated. It is not impossible....

There's really no set rule for how much money a lawyer charges. If the amount of marijuana was less than 20 grams, I would expect a private...

Earned Vacation time payout upon termination.

Florida requires that employers have a policy regarding unused vacation time but that there is no universal rule for how it should be disbursed....

Can i file for child support now that my injunction temp order has expired?

Are you and your child's father unmarried? Yes, an unmarried person can file a petition for child support. It would be part of a paternity action....

I have an outstanding capias for an failure to appear for a status hearing- Judge's motion to schedule a competency re-eval,

It is difficult to answer your question because there are some ambiguities. Did the judge dismiss the case or merely the attempt to hold you in...

Early release from probation

What is the probation officer's position? A judge does have the discretion to terminate probation early. Generally a judge will not consider the...

Do juvenile felonys get sealed or expunged at age 24? Can employers see it after that age?

Juvenile records are confidential and should never show up on a background check. It may be discoverable by law enforcement, for example if he is...