Retailers imposing civil penalties on shoplifters

It's legal. Generally, it would be ethical too. Criminal charges are not automatically presumed null because of a proposed civil remedy.

Charges can be amended. The speed you were going would require the 601.5(b) statute. If the ticket didn't have 601.5(b) on it the state will...

Do you agree with the lawyer with whom I spoke?

It is definitely a class A misdemeanor. Supervision isn't generally granted in such a case unless your attorney can demonstrate some mitigating...

There are some facts missing here. If you were sued you should give the summons and complaint to your insurance company and they will defend you....

Sell legal high plant extracts If I word products as "not for human consumption" and not provide any dosage details am I good

Don't start anything without sitting down with a lawyer to discuss your concerns. This forum is for simple QnA and you need an in-depth...

This sounds more like a scam than an undercover sting. They wanted you to run away after you gave her the cash. Avoid talking about this further...

I was issued a parking ticket but was not parked. Are they just fishing for revenue or does CPD have a case?

Contest it in person in front of a judge then. Bring your wife.

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Corporations cannot appear in court without an attorney. You will need to hire an attorney to appear in court and handle the litigation. Only...

Can I hold the sellers of our home legally responsible for a waterline leak from the water pipe to the refrigerator?

I always ask this: how expensive is the fix? Are you willing to spend several thousand dollars trying to get the sellers to pay for that fix?...

What is the process for gifting a property to a family member?

There are several factors to consider. You are best served consulting with an attorney that handles estate matters. This area of the law is very...