Can I go to jail for statutory rape if I didn't know how old she was when we had sex? If she was 16 or 17 at the time?
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Answered on December 01, 2015
An honest and reasonable belief that the other person was 18 or over is a complete defense. If there's a text message where you were put on...
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Can you file a lawsuit against someone who is spamming you?
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Answered on December 01, 2015
You could file a police report and/or get a restraining order against them.
If you file a police report, it would perhaps take an...
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My employer is installing cameras w/ audio recording. Is that legal in CA? Please help! Thanks.
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Answered on December 01, 2015
You placed this in the "Privacy" practice area, but in order for it to be seen and hopefully answered, I'm reclassifying it under Employment and...
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How much can I ask for a knee torn meniscus
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Answered on December 01, 2015
This isn't my field of law, but you didn't specify a practice area, so in order to reclassify it so attorneys in the field will see it, I have to...
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Should i sue a tire shop because tire wasn't put on correctly and tire almost came off on freeway with 2 kids in the car.
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Answered on December 01, 2015
In any lawsuit, the first question is "What are your damages?" In other words, what are you suing for?
"almost" damages aren't worth anything. ...
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What do i do
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Answered on December 01, 2015
First - stop making statements on a public website about your case.
Next - if you are under investigation or facing domestic violence charges,...
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Help
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Answered on December 01, 2015
First - stop making statements on a public website about your case.
Next - if you are under investigation or facing domestic violence charges,...
What to do if attorney has gone unresponsive.
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Answered on December 01, 2015
If you want your attorney to respond, a letter send return receipt requested so you can prove they got it indicating is your first step. Lay out...
Why did the District attorneys office send my case back to the sheriff's department?
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Answered on December 01, 2015
One of two reasons:
1. It was rejected and they won't be filing charges against you.
2. It was sent back for additional information,...
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What happens if I can't make my bail payment plans that was scheduled.
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Answered on November 30, 2015
The bail bonds company has the option of taking you back to court and surrendering you on the bail. That means they get their bond back that they...
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