Do I need lawyer? How much troble am I looking at?

All due respect to Mr. Mosca, I believe if this is your first offense, it is actually a 2nd degree misdemeanor pursuant to FS 812.014(3)(a) which...

What kind of lawyer would best suit this case, and is there any chance of anyone taking this pro bono?

Because the lease was in both of your names you were both jointly and severally liable for the full amount of the early termination fee. That...

Florida laws on dating a minor

A child under the age of 16 cannot consent to sex with any one regardless of their age. That means that if your friend's girlfriend is currently...

I was charged with shoplifting on 12/29/2009. I went to court & got an offer to just do 40 hours community service, that I accep

Your sentence of 40 hours of community service was for the criminal charge of shoplifting. Walmart is coming after you for the civil penalty. ...

Dating is not illegal. Having sex is! Although a 16 year old can consent to sexual activity, the law prohibits a 16 or 17 year old from having...

If my roommate has signed the lease with me and then moves out, do I have to pay cancelation fees as well?

Legally because you are both on the lease, your landlord would be able to collect the early termination fee from either or both of you. But talk...

Absolutely. If the police have a warrant for the person's arrest or if they are invited in to the home and see a crime being committed in their...

If rental property is in really good shape at end of lease,what right does the landlord have to retain any part of deposit

You have to wait until you move out of the property. Once you leave, if the landlord does not intend to impose a claim on the security deposit, he...

I am accused of stealing $1800 from my employer what should I do?

You should contact a criminal defense attorney immediately. Do not speak to the police or discuss it any further with your employer as any...

Car accident - at fault - where do I go from here?

Whether or not you will personally be sued depends on whether you are the registered owner of the vehicle your wife was driving. If the injured...