Can i refuse to testify When i go to court or jus plead the fifth. Whats a hostile witness and How can i b one

If you receive a subpoena, you will need to appear in court pursuant to the command in the subpoena. If you are called to testify as a witness, you...

My boyfriend and I had gotten into a fight and I put a restraining order on him well at our court date I dropped the restraining

It is not the case that domestic violence is a private issue between the victim and offender. There are enormous costs to the legal and law...

I was assaulted by a woman my husband was having an affair with is it a good idea to get a restraining order ?

It is often important in these kinds of matters, before seeking court action, to specify exactly the nature of the precipitating conduct that you...

Does spoilation of evidence sanctions apply if plead guilty?

You are not going to plead guilty. Pleas of guilt happen only in criminal court in response to criminal charges. At worst you are going to admit...

Is my girlfreind being treated fairly according to pennsylvania laws.

I disagree with the conclusions implicit in both of the prior answers to this extent: if the employer has a pay-scale that enables pay increases...

When is it time to fire an attorney?

I concur in Mr. Barhaugh's analysis and advice, so I am writing to make just one point in response to your posted question: your case is indeed a...

What does de facto judge shopping consist of?

When a new civil case is filed with the court system at the window of the clerk's office in the courthouse, a computer assigns the case to the next...

As I read your question it was a customer who used the slur. If I am right, you have no good legal recourse, I am sorry to say.

A coworker accused me of stealing. Do I have a valid libel case?

Defamation cases are expensive to litigate and almost no one can afford to bring one unless the fee agreement with the attorney is for payment on...

You could sue the s.o.b. for these statements, but you probably shouldn't. If he has a lot of money, the case will be vigorously fought....