Hit and run (property) criminal ticket. Public Defendant or private lawyer?

I agree with Walt on this one. I know several public defenders, and find them to be the cream of the crop when it comes to procedure and knowledge...

Physician engages in sexual misconduct, no evidence, what should the patient do.

Quite simply, the patient should report the abuse to the proper authorities. Abuse is abuse, and in the case as described, is criminal.. She should...

Daughter has new car. insurance lapsed. wrecked car (1 vehicle) & totaled it. No $, long term ended.stuck w/car:payment? advise?

This will likely depend on whether she received notice that the full coverage insurance had been cancelled. Under recent Washington law, the...

I collect disability now as a result of child abuse. May I seek legal action against the step-parent although I'm an adult?

First, allow me to say that it is very impressive that you have been able to come out the other side of such a traumatic series of events. As to...

As far as medical treatment goes, you should treat any and all medical issued fully. If you fail to take care of yourself, any potential damages...

I Just turned 20 this january and i have a girlfriend that turns 16 in april. Is she of the legal age of consent when she is 16?

In Washington, a 16 year old may have intercourse with someone up to 60 months (five years) her senior without bringing about charges under...

Do I have a case for sex discrimination in the workplace?

You would have a hard time making a case for disparate treatment off of one instance. There is a valid explanation that a manager only writes up...

In the US, is it illegal to accept money by promising to provide an illegal product if you have no intention of delivering it.

Quite simply, no. There are a litany of federal and state charges that could and would be filed. I will keep it simple, however. A contract cannot...

Must all owners sign a contract release for an employee?

While not all owners may sign a release to the non-compete, it must, in this case, be a disinterested owner. As an owner in the business, you have...

Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke In Apartment Complex

Unfortunately, the answer is: not much. Unless the apartment manager made a representation to you that this is a smoke free building, then you...