Yes, it's possible you could be charged for a crime. What you did sounds like a crime on both you and your friend's part. Could paying it stop the...

What are my tenant rights for inhabitable home after a mold claim?

There are too many issues to discuss in depth here. Tenants and landlords can become liable to each other in a variety of ways, most of which...

Boss opened a credit card without my knowledge

You should report this immediately and contact a lawyer. It sounds like fraud or at a minimum, deception.

Referal attorney to Remove a lein

You'll need to dig into the lien further and demand from the lien holder their proof. You may need a real attorney instead of a prepaid one who's...

What type of attorney should I consult?

Absolutely. Assuming the attorney abandoned the case without communications to you, report him to the Bar. www.calbar.ca.gov. It may be enough to...

Is it legal for a debt collector to do this?

Yes, they can contact your relatives and stating such a broad statement doesn't actually reveal a debt or relevant info. It's so vague it could...

Landlord Transferred property to living trust & recorded an Intrafamily Transfer & Dissolution. Will this protect from lawsuit?

Your attorney acted properly in advising all parties he no longer represented you. It's what you wanted, after all. Transferring title to a...

How do I get back loaned money from a friend?

You must sue either in small claims or civil court, get a judgment, and collect.

There are no debtor prisons in the US. However you can be sued in court, they can obtain a judgment, and if you don't show up to a debtor's...

No, it's not illegal to record in your own home. The contractor has no right of privacy while working to fix problems in your own home--even if...