It is illegal to subject another person to an offensive and unwanted touching. But, do you think any jury is going to punish someone for poking? ...

My friend was arrested for a assault 2 probation violation on a no contact order and now has a court date on oct 27th 2010

If your friend is on supervision for an assault 2, it is likely post-prison supervision (PPS), not probation; probation is generally for people...

I need to set my new business this week. Do I do a LLC format or an S-Corp???

LLC, S-Corp and C-Corp are all different options for a business to set-up. There are even other options, like a Partnership, a Limited...

Tenant failed toilet

As long as the plumbing problem wasn't caused by a deliberate or negligent act or omission of the tenant or of a person on the premises with the...

Identity fraud, & theft

If you can prove that you did it with her permission, you have a good defense to any criminal case that could be brought against you with respect...

Do I still have to pay an early termination fee if the landlord rented the apartment right away and it is not standing vacant?

Oregon law allows landlords to impose a fee of no more than 1.5x the monthly rent to a tenant that abandons the property without cause. ...

Can my employer make me pay for a tab that was mistake made by another employee who was helping me?

No, your boss cannot force you to pay for something like this. Your boss can ask you to pay for it, and if you refuse your boss can fire you.

Under California law, is the landlord or tenant responsible for bed bug extermination if the units were initially bug-free?

Bed bugs are not "ordinary wear-and-tear." The tenant is responsible for any damage that occurs at the apartment beyond ordinary wear-and-tear,...

Alcoholic mother cashes my checks and tries to throw me out WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS CAN SHE MAKE THE POLICE MAKE ME LEAVE

If you are a tenant in your mother's houe, your mother cannot simply throw you out - she must follow the eviction process.

What Advice would you give to a hard working 59 year old man who is being falsely accused by a rental car comp,and courthouse?

It's very hard to understand what's going on, from your question. The advice for that 59-year old man is - GET A LAWYER.