Why was the father charged with 2 counts of neglect of a dependent resulting in death but the second adult was not charged?

The statute identifies the offense as "Neglect of a Dependent." The children were not the FRIEND's dependents, and he had no legal duty to protect...

You may want to talk to an attorney about filing a civil lawsuit against your "soon-to-be ex." In a civil suit, the burden of proof is lower,...

How do I respond to a third party investigator requesting to talk to me?

If you are no longer employed by that employer, you are under no legal obligation to speak to the investigators. They can't subpoena you. If...

Do you need to show your id when you get your car that was towed? what about if you don't have?

If you don't have a driver's license you can't drive the car away from the impound lot anyway. And yes, you have to show ID to get the car.

Can I sue this airline after be unfairly fired?

Like a lot of employees, you're overlooking a very important fact: "your" job isn't really "yours" at all -- it belongs to your EMPLOYER, and the...

Did my employer wrongfully terminate me? Shouldn't it be their fault they didn't ask these questions when I was first hired?

Pennsylvania, like nearly every other state, is an "at-will" employment state. That means, unless you have an employment contract that says...

"Pressing charges" is a term used (incorrectly) in criminal law. ONLY the prosecutor (DA) can decide whether to file criminal charges. In your...

Can I be fired for having a family emergency if I work at a "at will" store?

If your father's stroke qualifies as a serious health condition, then you are entitled to FMLA leave, ASSUMING your employer is covered, and you...

How do I know if my case is serious enough to file an official complaint with EEOC?

I would certainly say that you should file an EEOC charge for violation of the ADA. There is also a possible violation of the Family and Medical...

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Can an employer go into the time cards and lessen the hours an employee actually worked?

The law says you MUST be paid for all hours you worked. If you took eight hours of paid time off, you have to be paid for eight hours. Your...