Questions answered by Debra L. Feit

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Is this malicious prosecution abuse of process or both?

Debra's answer | Answered on May 02, 2014

Malicious prosecution requires a termination of the proceedings in a way favorable to the defendant. It is debatable as to where a dismissal of all...

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On felony probation got a new charge in Hillsborough (felony) for driving first time violating do you think I'll get renistated

Debra's answer | Answered on May 02, 2014

Sorry - but the best advice you are going to get is to hire a lawyer. But I suspect you already know that.

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How can one file to remove a Judge, who refuses to hold a petitioner in contempt, when it is documented, even admitted in court?

Debra's answer | Answered on May 02, 2014

It is possible to file a motion to recuse the judge. There are very specific rules regarding how to do this and the timing of the motion is very...

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My original apartment contract was done 08/18/2011,because the complex did not have a manager on site and renewed on time

Debra's answer | Answered on May 02, 2014

What does the lease say? The terms of the lease will govern so start by reading that document. Next, I agree that you should negotiate. Perhaps you...

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Is there any circumstance in which a therapist may be asked to turn over therapy notes of his patient w.out consent?

Debra's answer | Answered on May 02, 2014

Some states do have a statutory privilege for this kind of communication. The privilege is not absolute but certainly makes it harder to get at the...

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Is it legal for a company that once owned a URL then changed to another continue to use the email that I now own?

Debra's answer | Answered on May 02, 2014

Much like when you get a new phone number and the friends and loved ones of the person who used to have that number continue to call the number for...

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Can I withhold rent payment?

Debra's answer | Answered on May 02, 2014

The proof of ownership letter request from the city services/utilities should be a red flag to you. If the taxes on the property are in arrears,...

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I'm writing a piece of software that grabs information from a weather website and displays it for personal use. Unlawful?

Debra's answer | Answered on May 02, 2014

Your questions can probably be best answered by sitting down with a IP lawyer and walking through the process. What you ask is too involved for a...

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I need lawyer help.My landlord joe is trying to evicted me over a dog deposit not on the lease.

Debra's answer | Answered on May 02, 2014

If and when he sues you for eviction, you will have a chance to answer and defend as you explain above. Just be sure to post the proper amounts...

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What will happen and what should I do at the pretrial? I can't afford to make a payment deal

Debra's answer | Answered on May 01, 2014

I have recategorized your question to "debt collection." You will get better answers in this category. You should not go the pretrial conference...

Debra L. Feit's Answers (1315)

Is this malicious prosecution abuse of process or both?

On felony probation got a new charge in Hillsborough (felony) for driving first time violating do you think I'll get renistated

How can one file to remove a Judge, who refuses to hold a petitioner in contempt, when it is documented, even admitted in court?

My original apartment contract was done 08/18/2011,because the complex did not have a manager on site and renewed on time

Is there any circumstance in which a therapist may be asked to turn over therapy notes of his patient w.out consent?

Is it legal for a company that once owned a URL then changed to another continue to use the email that I now own?

Can I withhold rent payment?

I'm writing a piece of software that grabs information from a weather website and displays it for personal use. Unlawful?

I need lawyer help.My landlord joe is trying to evicted me over a dog deposit not on the lease.

What will happen and what should I do at the pretrial? I can't afford to make a payment deal