You are correct that the age of consent in South Dakota for sexual activity is sixteen, so it would not be statutory rape. There are some other...

Yes, forgery is a felony offense that carries a possibility of prison or jail, although it is a presumptive probation offense (meaning you're more...

What is your question? If you have no legal possessory or ownership interest in the premises, and he wants you out, you need to leave or else risk...

Presumably the matter was reported to local law enforcement and criminal charges will arise. From there, it's in the hands of the County...

Yes, you would be able to bring a small claims action against the first mechanic, and you may obtain a judgment in your favor if you can prove your...

You'd have to refer to the terms of the lease. It could be that the owner applied your delinquent payment to the current month or most recent...

It sounds as though you were a guest of your boyfriend or his daughter. If you do not own the property and did not enter into a lease, you have no...

The wishes of a non-parent generally cannot override a biological parent. If anything, the child's mother would be next in line to assume custody.

Go to the clerk of courts office if you're still in the area (call them if not) and see what they say. The judge might consider resetting your...

You might try negotiating for an early termination of your lease, but it doesn't sound as though the landlord is in breach of the lease such that...