I need help with a letter my boyfriend just received from attorneys that represent Hillsborough County Clerk of court.

I know they can tack on penalty assessments that can drastically increase the amount of fines due, but this is about the biggest jump I've ever...

Can a doctor prevent you from getting a second opinion for your minor child?

Something is crazy here. I understand that the situation is serious, but it's not as though the mother was refusing treatment at all - she just...

Do you talk or don't you talk

To answer your question: Talk or don't talk? DON'T talk. Like you said, if the police think they have enough to arrest you, they're going to...

FORCE/ADW NOT FIREARM... i need some info. asap

Sorry, but your mom is looking at some very serious charges. She's looking at attempted murder, criminal threats and felony assault charges. ...

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My ex is restrained from contacting me by both a DV no contact order and a protection order. How do we communicate?

They could possibly modify the order to allow no violent contact, or no in-person contact. If you're completely opposed to him being allowed to...

Can a police officer search a vehicle?

No. The police can search with consent from a person who is legally authorized to consent to a search (or who at least reasonably appears to have...

Ridiculous rape charges

I understand your frustration, but what's your question?

In California, how much time does the District Attorney's office have to file a complaint or an indictment for defendants

The statute of limitations on most misdemeanors is one year. The DA has one year from the date of the incident to file charges by way of a...

My laptop (3 years old & cost $1700) was stolen from computer repair shop. Am I entitled to new comparable rather than cheaper?

Let's say you wanted to sue the repair shop for this incident. You would be seeking the fair market value of the item you lost. I know you paid...

Me and my girlfriend bought a house together. I want her to leave. Her name is not on the mortgage or deed. New details below.

My family law experience is limited to what I learned in law school, but from what you wrote, you're making things worse. Whenever there are...