What can a victim do if a case is being dismissed almost 2 years after the defendant was charged with 4 felonies?
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Answered on February 21, 2019
The prosecutor has ABSOLUTE discretion whether to file (or dismiss) charges. By definition, absolute discretion cannot be challenged. That means...
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If someone tries to slits their wrist in front of your child do you have to let them in house to get their belongings or can you
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Answered on February 21, 2019
If this woman has established residency at your home, you CANNOT simply "kick her out." You required to go through the eviction process. You...
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Can I sue my employer for releasing my personal information to a customer?
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Answered on February 20, 2019
While it is very poor employment practice to do so, it is not ILLEGAL for your former employer to disclose your information.
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Can I be prosecuted?
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Answered on February 20, 2019
In order to convict a person of a crime, the prosecutor must prove the defendant is guilty BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT. that is a very high...
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Can I sue someone for slander defamation
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Answered on February 20, 2019
Statements made in a court hearing are accorded qualified privilege, meaning you CANNOT sue for defamation based on that statement.
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My boyfriend and I are splitting up can he put me and my kids out on the street?
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Answered on February 20, 2019
If you have established his house as your residence, then he can tell you to get out, but he cannot FORCE you to leave until he obtains an eviction...
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Can a Plaintiff Dispute/Object to an extension?
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Answered on February 20, 2019
I assume you are talking about federal court. If that is the case the federal Rules of Civil Procedure provide for an automatic 28-day extension...
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I want to sue a previous landlord for libel. Is this difficult ???
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Answered on February 20, 2019
Defamation (sometimes called "libel" if it is WRITTEN, or "slander" if it is SPOKEN) requires the plaintiff (you) to prove that the Defendant: (1)...
Can a principle restrain my child after I have asked them not to?
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Answered on February 19, 2019
As long as the principal's actions were reasonable under the circumstances, then it was legal. As a parent, you do NOT have the right to tell the...
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My employer said that I have to buy everyone in the dealership breakfast for being late to a meeting, is that illegal?
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Answered on February 19, 2019
Technically, it's illegal for your employer to "fine" you for missing the meeting by taking money from your paycheck -- and forcing you to buy...