Is there both a civil and criminal suit in shoplifting?

Shoplifting is usually charged as a criminal theft. The level of the offense often depends on the value of the items taken. The company may...

Can I be asked by my employer the reason I am not coming to work today

Certainly. There is nothing inappropriate about an employer making inquiry as to why you will be missing work. You may always decline to respond...

Can my 12 year old child change her last name if wanted? her father has not seen or had contact with her since june she wants my

Under New York law, the parents must agree to a name change. If the parents do not agree, a court appearance is necessary.Youmust petition the New...

I recently had a son and his father is threatening to take him from me. what can be used in court as evidence?

Child custody determinations are made based on what is in the best interests of the child. Although each state has a list of factors that should...

It is improper use of the facility and could be considered vandalism or criminal mischief.

My gym billed me on the first of the month for three months till I caught it. Is that a breach of contract?

I am afraid that I do not understand. What is the significance of being billed on the first of the month? Incidentally, a contract cannot be...

The answer depends on conditions imposed as part of probation. Standard conditions are that the defendant must remain law abiding, abstain from an...

Can facebook comments/status be used as evidence in a dcf case?

I am not sure that I understand. Facebook status postings may be relevant to a case, but the relevance is extremely limited. First, anyone can...

Misdemeanor 4th dv

A dismissal "without prejudice" means that the prosecutor may always decide to recharge the offense. WIthouyt knowing why it was dimsmissed, it is...

I am aware of my spousal privlage, and had all intentions of useing it

I am afraid it is unlikely that a prosecutor will throw a case out just because it has been delayed. That is not a defense to the charge. ...