How long before a rape accusation can be closed/dropped by the police?

The statute if Limitations is a term of years. For a felony, it may be up to 6 years. In your case no news is good news.

My boss is neglecting to pay me

First, it appears you are being paid as an independent contractor where there is some doubt whether that label would be appropriate. Second, if...

Where do I find a affordable lawyer that will help me?

Discuss your case with a number of lawyers here on AVVO. Ask them about their experience as much as about their rates.

Can I put a restraining order on someone for none stop hateful and degrading text messages?

It is certainly probable. You should have the matter reviewed by a lawyer. How you frame the facts in the context of the harassment statute can...

Need to break my lease at my apartment due to poor conditions. What are the things I need to say to argue breach of contract?

Your lease would have to be reviewed to determine what obligations fall under the contract. However, it is unlikely that broken security door in...

Dispute over education with joint legal & physical custody. Concern school district could limit opportunities for growth.

It requires mediation and an agreement. if you cannot reach an agreement, it would require a court order. No one can tell you "odds." the case...

My dad meet this girl a year a go when he had stage 4 colin cancer and he just past and she says she is the power of attorney

A Power of Attorney only allocates to the person limited powers specified in the document while your father is living. It does not have any effect...

What would give a police officer the authority to search your car during a traffic stop? Could they basically just say anything?

There are many exceptions to the warrant requirement including exigent circumstances, if there is contraband in plain view, and if it is an...

My son was charged with a felony for fleeing an officer from our home on a snowmobile.he had a recent no contact order. what is

This is a serious matter. Fleeing an officer in motor vehicle is a felony. If convicted, a person may be sentenced to imprisonment for not...

Equipment varies from department to department. If the car does have a camera, it is generally activated when the squad lights are activated. ...