Under Washington law, extortion in the 2nd degree (RCW 9A.56.130) is based on a threat as defined by RCW 9A.04.110(28)(d-j), which includes, in...

What are home owners legal rights to defend against intruders which may threaten my safety or life when they are on my property?

Not a one-size-fits-all answer, but for a start, look at RCW 9A.16.020. You also have constitutional rights to defend yourself and your property,...

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Can my landlord terminate my lease for having my disabled mother and her service dog over?

Service animals are not "pets." I would politely educate the landlord about the Fair Housing Act and Washington Law Against Discrimination and...

The other responding attorneys have aptly explained civil liability and a motion for modification, but you might also consider regulatory action...

Is there anything I can do if my father threatens to either shoot my dog or take it to the pound?

I can understand safety concerns and your father's desire to protect his dog, but if he were to surrender your dog without your knowledge or...

Liability when a dog bites my dog and my dog is off leash

If the incident occurred exclusively on your property, then you have no liability, especially since the dog injured himself in the process of...

It depends on what your divorce decree and findings stated about custody and care of your dog. Furthermore, it appears you had a separate...

Can my stepdad get in trouble?

What you describe is felony animal cruelty that could result in long-term imprisonment, a hefty fine, a prohibition on keeping certain animals for...

How can I get my dog back? (Stolen by an ex)

I am sorry to hear of your heartbreak over the loss of Frankee. From what you described, if you used your separate income and were not in a...

Is it legal to not allow a registration identified service dog in a public business?

Assuming that this is a place of public accommodation, then their presumptuous and discriminatory treatment almost assuredly violates federal and...