If they knew of leaky roof I don't think they can avoid liability by a general term in the contract that claims they are not responsible for things...

Can somebody who already had you arrested for larceny add or bring new charges against you after the original case is over

Threatening a criminal prosecution to obtain payment may be an abuse of process and you might be able to sue her. Consult your attorney in the...

A detective requested that I bring my son in for dna (swab) test. He said he has a court order. Should I take him?

Consult attorney. Ask to see the court order.

Will a Deferred Prosecution show up in a job background check?

DUI arrests may be obvious as D/L suspension for test failure or refusal on your D/L record. Even if "expunged" from criminal record. Is this a...

What exactly is double jeopardy, and is it still viable today?

Several prongs to double jeopardy. The obvious one is you can't be tried a second time for same offense after you are found not guilty. Might be...

The summons on my juvenile says she was arrested. However, she was not. She was accused of MIP and curfew. Is this an issue?

Citation as opposed to formal arrest is not likely to make a difference as to validity or commencement of case. Much better to be given citation /...

Can a rental company be held liable for stolen property where the thief used a key and there are no copies except theirs?

I don't think this case will get to a jury or be a favorable decision for you without more than the possibility that this occurred.

If charged with aggravated dui with fatality with small amount meth (aledgedly) does prosecutor have to show it was the cause of

Criminal court decisions by US and state appellate courts have been incorporating the civil law concept of proximate causation in this situation. I...

2 people charged for possesion .....1 takes the blame???

The admission of guilt by another is no guarantee of not guilty by the other(s) charged. It only makes it likely or certain that one will be found...

How do i go about a selective prosecution case..

Selective prosecution is not determined by outcome of trial(s). It is the decision to prosecute. If only one was convicted that appears to be...