You can defend yourself from physical attack, but retaliation implies that his attack is over, and so you would be committing assault and battery....

Age of consent is 18, misdemeanor if 3 years or less apart, felony if more. Larger penalty if 15, as here. Automatically a felony if 14, which you...

How long does alcohol actually stay in your urine for felony probation

The answer is tremendously complex, and depends on many factors. The amount drops over time, and so is not just "gone" at some certain time. People...

If I was cited in Huntington Beach city for misdemeanor petty theft, is it best to find a lawyer in that?

Your attorney will have to appear in the court where you are charged. Local attorneys will be more used to that and you save on the travel time /...

My question is on aug. 16 when they set the court date for me, will i need an actual lawer to stay out of jail? especially if th

Yes, by all means, consult with a lawyer. The jury will decide who is telling the truth.

How is it bouble jeopardy to be charged for seperate burglaries in kansas?

You can be charged for each break in. Sometimes, prosecutors will accept a plea on one if you provide details on all, so the crimes can all be...

How did the apprendi rule extend the right to trial by jury?

This is your exam question, or a paper you are writing?

There are extenders for seat belts. I have not see a case where a doctors note can excuse violation of the seatbelt law. Anyone can sue anyone for...

I am worried my custody agreement means I can not move in with my current boyfriend. I need to know if I can or not.

That would be the overnight guest the order refers to, yes? "No cohabitation" orders are not uncommon. If you want an opinion on the exact detail,...

What are the charges for a 18 year old to get a 16 year old pregnant in the state of Wisconsin?

Pregnancy is not the issue. The issue is she CANNOT CONSENT, because she is underage. The age of consent in WI is 18, and there is no close in age...