I’m very sorry to hear you lost your ducks, especially in such a tragic way! Since you have an open criminal case, you might be able to get...

Yes, he can take the dog back. Unless he gave you the dog verbally or in writing at some point, which it sounds like he has not, he can take the...

Can I move my court date or transfer ticket to my dad who was also there?

Yes you can change the court date. I would recommend you hire an attorney for this and also to fight the ticket. The consequences for a vicious dog...

I had a dog for 2 1/2 years then decided to rehome him due to a health crisis. Do I have the legal right to get him back?

They will have recourse since you are saying here you gave them the dog. They will argue the dog was a final gift, not contingent on conditions....

What will happen to my dog and/ or family?

The worst you should be prepared for is criminal charges against you and forfeiture of your dog to Arvada animal control/code enforcement. If no...

In the state of Colorado isn't a verbal agreement considered a contract and will be void if breeched?

Yes, a verbal agreement is a contract in Colorado and enforceable like a written one, but it is usually harder to prove. You can sue her in small...

What to do when the cops won’t help?

I moved this question to the criminal defense category based on your desire to know the possible results for retaliating by punching your neighbor...

What legal options do I have if my neighbor shoots my dog

Is your dog ok? You can also sue for vet bills if you took her to vet and got her treatment or out her down. It is also possible to recover damages...

What can I do about a neighbor posting fliers with the false claim that my friend's dog is dangerous?

This is strange behavior. Unfortunately, this probably would not qualify for defamation or libel, unless your friend is suffering some kind of...

Neighbors in an apartment complex are leaving threatening and nasty notes about a certified therapy dog?

If the apartment manager won't do anything, perhaps this person can call the police since the notes/letters are threatening. Depending on the...