Caught shoplifting

Although Walmart is known for being very tough, there are economic considerations. They probably will not pursue this. However, your picture and...

Can my spouse sue me financially if he finds out our child is not his? We've been married 13 years..

You and your husband thought the child was his. There was no wrong-doing on your part. You were just wrong. There shouldn't be anything he can...

Do I need a paid lawyer?

Go to the clerk's office. Be very polite. Ask if they can explain the charges to you. Generally, they will be nice if you are. Do not argue...

Would it be completely legal to find a person guilty of a crime if there if there should be some reasonable doubt of it ?

Juries are directed to find someone guilty only if they determine the defendant is guilty 'beyond all reasonable doubt'. Whether there is...

Custody of 1.5 year old.

Two options come to my mind. The first is what Summer recommends. You can file for custody and child support. This could be preliminary to a...

I have a small business and have been paying for help by issuing checks and not actually employing. can this get me in trouble?

It sounds like you are hiring day laborers. They are basically independent contractors on a temporary basis. Now, you've decided not to pick this...

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My son is 16 and charged with robbery 3. Supposed to go to boot camp. Can this youthful offender act get him out of it?

Your son is 16 and charged with robbery. You don't deny that he did it. You just want a loophole to 'get him out of it'. Ponder that one a...

If you are absolutely certain you have fully complied with everything you were told to do, you should be ok. Keep in mind that they are looking for...

Pendente Lite is Latin for 'pending litigation'. It is a hearing to determine what the temporary arrangements will be until the final hearing and...

I am a father and in a custody battle for my son. I was tricked into agreeing to standard visitation several months ago and my

It sounds like your case is getting complex beyond the ability of most people to handle on their own. I strongly recommend that you retain an...