The "age of consent" is merely a defense to the crime of statutory sexual assault, and it is not a defense to other crimes like corruption of...

The behavior you're describing could well constitute the offenses of assault, recklessly endangering another person, false imprisonment, and a...

Yes. But it may be against department policy. It is worth a complaint to the higher ups in the department.

My son is 18 years old, he was bullied online and threatened to have his head bashed in

A DA can charge anyone with anything, but if those are the facts, it’s not likely. If he is arrested, asked to submit to questioning, or charged,...

Can my landlord just repossess part of a house I already live in?

Your tenancy is governed by the terms of your lease for however long it is in effect, but, after it expires, there is no reason the landlord...

Yes -- the lease creates the rules of the tenancy, and although there are a few rights/responsibilities that the state doesn't allow parties to...

Is it okay that we sign the lease without landlord's changing it?

Just to be clear, what the lease says will govern what your legal rights are when it comes down to it, not your landlord's oral explanations on the...

Can my stepmom force me out of the house in the middle of the covid 19 pandemic without notice?

I agree with my colleagues above. Also note that if you were living with them and NOT paying rent, they can't kick you out via eviction, and would...

Yes -- I have seen many cases in which adult - minor sexual conduct that is not statutory sexual assault is prosecuted as another offense, most...

Woman verbally assaults me

Any conduct that gives rise to a reasonable apprehension of physical harm is the tort of assault, and any actual unwanted or offensive conduct...