Grand larceny in Idaho is a felony punishable by 1 to 14 years in state prison. The length of the sentence will be affected by the amount actually...

Criminal law procedures in virginia, possible consequences for failing to appear for hearing, possession of stolen property

Receiving stolen property is treated in Virginia as larceny and punishable as a misdemeanor (up to 1 year) if the property was worth less than $200...

Is there a legal way to stop someone from telling an adopted child who their biological parents are?

Someone officially involved in the process of adoption has an obligation to keep the information confidential. Outsiders who may know the truth...

Arkansas residential landlord tenant act, tenant's rights against landlord eviction notice

I don't know of any state where an eviction can be initiated by oral notice to the tenant. Some kind of written preliminary warning is required. ...

Is it a criminal offense in CA to be in possession of nitrous oxide

I'd have to know exactly what statute he is charged with violating. If this substance was used like a drug your son can escape jail via a first...

How is spousal support determined in WA state

There is no magic answer to that question in any state. In CA it depends to some degree on what the marital standard of living was. It's also a...

What are employee's rights against employer who went through pictures on my cell phone without permission

A verbal warning may be the appropriate discipline if this employee has an otherwise clean record. Discipline should be graduated, not a matter of...

WA state at will employment, employer's right to terminate offer/job due to unfavorable background check

"At will" means you can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all as long as the reason is not illegal. If they ran a 7 year background...

Read the ticket carefully. If the officer gave you a citation for going 45 in a 30 when the speed limit was actually 35 you can beat the ticket by...

Copyright infringement, use of film images on personal website

The laws in Britain afecting intellectual property are not the same as those in the US. There are major differences. Consult with someone who...