A person does not have to consent to a search or speak to an officer, They can leave if the officer says they are free to do so. They do have to...

A lawsuit for injury is intended "to make the harmed party whole gain." There are basically two parts to every injury lawsuit: (1) a wrongful act...

A background check may show a pending/unresolved criminal case. It could prevent you from getting a job. Even after the SOC is completed and the...

The officer had the right to ask and you had the right to refuse. It's not a "search" if you hand it over. It's not a "stop" if you were already...

Are you asking if you can personally be compensated for another person's losses? You cannot (nor should you be able to) profit from her injuries. ...

Your attorney would need to put this in front of the judge by motion or, in some cases, with an ex parte order. Different courts have different...

The Statute of Limitations, meaning the length of time the State has to file criminal charges for Assault 2, is three years. The statute of...

These are all great answers. I would just add that if you were contacted by the police, you should exercise your right to remain silent and to have...

I agree with my colleague. If you settled the case you probably signed away the ability to ask for more money. You also would probably need to...

Yes, the most important one. Hire an attorney. Unless the blood sample comes back with nothing in your system, charges will be filed. The sooner...