Is it illegal for my 17 year old boyfriend to stay over if we don’t do anything?

No, regardless of how old you are, it is not illegal to have your boyfriend stay the night. Now if he’s a fugitive that you are protecting or is...

Requesting dismissal at pre-trial conference?

You can request that the prosecutor assigned to your particular case dismiss it, but that does not mean that he or she will. The benefit of...

You could be charged with petty theft, which is the theft of property or money typically worth $1,000 or less. Petty theft is a misdemeanor in...

Is my landlord a bully?

Who can stay in your apartment is generally governed by the terms of your lease. Sometimes the lease will state that you need to obtain approval...

My tenant and I have a weekly agreement, do I give notice?

On a week to week rental agreement, where rent is paid each week, you generally must give at least 7 days’ written notice of your intention to...

What is the current law (2019) in Wa. state re apt. landlords demanding tenants buy renters ins.?

There is no state statute mandating that renters carry insurance. So if the lease does not require that you have it, it is not required.

Laws regarding rape and other sexual offenses highly depend on which state you live in. The age of consent in NY is 17. This means that anyone...

How can I avoid my license suspension?

Your license typically won't be suspended for a fender bender unless you were cited by the police for an offense that carries a mandatory license...

How long does it take for prosecutor to hand over discovery in fraud criminal case in VA? I've been waiting 2 and half month

A prosecutor typically has 2-4 weeks, depending on the state where the charges are brought, to serve responses to a formal discovery request. If...

It sounds like you already pled guilty to the cell phone infraction. If that's the case, it is highly unlikely that you will be able to go back and...