No. Maybe a hundred and fifty years ago but not today. That would be a violation of the 8th amendments cruel and unusual punishment prohibition.

Yes, absolutely. If you were not actually involved in the accident and your car was legally parked there is no reason why you can't file a claim...

About to start interviewing patent attorneys - what questions should I be asking?

1) Do they have any educational and /or work experience in engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, cheimstry or biology? 2) How long have...

If a prosecutor doesn't file a Rule 35(b) motion you can file a motion alleging that they acted in bad faith and breached your plea agreement. ...

The police called me...talk to my lawyer right?

First, your attitude about this is terrible, so change it. The police are only doing their jobs. Its thier attempt to contact you is for a...

Call the authorities and have them return her to you. The boyfriend committed a crime either of sexual molestation, rape or statutory rape. So...

Generally, items purchased during a marriage are community property, unless the parties agree otherwise. Do you have a pre-nup agreement. Do you...

Do I need a lawyer to drop this battery case with my fiancee

Charges, particularly crimes of violence are not pursued by victim they are pursued by prosecutors, who can proceed even without the victims...

Do I need a lawyer before speaking to a state investigator who is investigating an insurance claim?

If a state investigator is investigating an insurance claim there must be some suspicion that the claim is bogus. Do not speak with the...

If you are not having sexual relations then there is nothing illegal about the relationship. However, if you are 14, your parents control your...