Took our car to a shop they quoted one price then charged double can they do that

The details of your contract with them make the difference. It is not possible to answer the question without that contract and more details. For...

Can a probation officer check my roomates stuff at my house if they ar not on probatiion?

It depends....are you sharing a room? Can the probation officer reasonably tell the difference? Is your probation officer going to get the feeling...

I was falsley accused of stealing in a grocery store and proven innocent?

Worst case scenario they could pursue criminal charges against you for retail theft. They can file this anytime from now until 2 years in the...

Do I owe the defendant legal fees?

Mr. Tate is correct. Search the signed court order for any award of fees. Do not be confused, the signed order may have been drafted by the...

Brother getting charged with DV, got a PO put on him. Says he can't afford a lawyer, what are the chances of him going to jail.

Jail? Not sure how likely that is without more detail. Conviction? Pretty likely. I've seen some smart people defend themselves, but they rarely...

You need to speak with an attorney. The facts you provide are not sufficient to let you know the answer. You have an OSC for several reasons, any...

Question about a new trial?

There are a lot of details not included in your question which affect the answer. If your misdemeanor occurred in justice court and 28 days of not...

What are effective defenses to disorderly conduct charges?

You may not be able to afford a lawyer, but perhaps can consult with one. Many of us consult for free. If the charges do not carry the threat of...

Paying for a storage shed to store an estranged family members property, which has been abandoned, can I sell it or donate it?

First, your parents are under no obligation to continue paying for the shed and he appears to be under no obligation to pay them back for past...

What are the chances of a non compete clause holding up in court in Utah?

Generally, non-compete agreements are frowned upon,. THey are, however, legal and enforceable in Utah depending upon the geographic scope, duration...