What rights do I have in juvenile court?
When you are a juvenile and you are accused of a crime, your case may be heard in juvenile court. The seriousness and type of charge determines whether you will appear in juvenile court....
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Juveniles Law: What Happens When a Minor Violates the Law?
A 'juvenile' is a minor, which in most states is a person under the age of 18. When a juvenile violates a criminal statute, the consequences are usually very different from those if an adult broke the...
Juvenile Arrest and Detention
A police officer may arrest/detain a juvenile for either a felony or misdemeanor offense. Unlike the case with adults, the police do not have to personally witness a misdemeanor to take the juvenile i...
What to Know Before Accepting a Personal Injury Settlement
Read this article to get a better idea about the value of your personal injury case if you choose to settle vs filing a lawsuit....
Sample Lost Wage Calculation
Calculation for lost wages/pay and future earnings on personal injury claim has several components and can be tricky, depending on your situation....
Property Division in Divorce: Community Property vs. Equitable Distribution
In a divorce or dissolution of marriage, all the property, including some future income like pensions and retirement funds, must be divided between the spouses....
The Difference Between Fault and No-Fault Divorce
Fault and no fault are two different methods of obtaining a divorce. Traditionally, in many states, fault divorces were the standard, meaning, a couple could not get a divorce unless there was some re...
Working in the U.S. with an H2-B Visa
The H-2B visa is a visa for temporary work that U.S. workers are generally unwilling to do. This visa is for non-professionals and an employer must sponsor an immigrant. To employ H-2B workers, employ...
Suing a Family Member for Wrongful Death
In some cases, a wrongful death lawsuit may be brought against a family member who causes the death of another family member. Click this link for details on how and when you might want to sue a family...
Who pays for the damage to my car caused by accidentally hitting a dog running loose in the street?
It depends on fault–not just the dog’s owners, but yours as well. To the degree you were at fault (e.g., speeding, texting, running a stop......
What is a registered owner’s liability if someone took her uninsured car without permission?
If an uninsured car is taken without any permission—whether explicit or implied—the car’s owner should not be liable for damages in a car accident. Establishing......
What is my liability when my car was stolen and involved in a hit-and-run accident?
If the car was stolen, you are not liable for any accidents the criminal got into, since you were not “at fault.” The criminal/driver did......
What happens if an excluded driver on my car policy has an auto accident and my insurance has denied the claim?
If you give your car to someone who is specifically listed as an excluded driver on an insurance policy, and she or he is involved......
How can you protect yourself against future claims when paying out of pocket for damages to someone else’s car?
If you are responsible for damages to someone else’s car and want to pay out of your own pocket rather than going through your insurer,......
What can I do if the at-fault driver’s insurance company won’t pay for the damage to my car?
You can sue the at-fault driver for your costs or losses, not the insurer, since the driver is one who may be liable to you.......
Who gets custody of a pet in a divorce?
Who gets the much beloved family pet can be difficult to resolve in a divorce. Many owners consider their pets members of their family and......
What recourse do I have when personal property I stored at work was damaged by rain and flooding due to the negligence of independent construction contractors doing renovations at my employer’s office?
If the contractors who were responsible for the damage of your personal property were truly “contractors,” then your boss is not liable for your loss.......
Is a non-compete agreement signed after working on the job and covering the entire United States legal and enforceable?
Your employer’s non-compete/solicitation agreement is not enforceable because it covers the entire country. It has to be limited in scope and limited in geographic proximity.......
Is money received by my ex-spouse from his mother included as income in determining spousal support?
Generally speaking, if the ex-spouse is steadily or regularly given money and support by his mother, all (or at least some of it) will likely......
Can I recant a false statement to the police made several years ago about a drug dealer?
You can certainly recant your false statement, but you should consider the pros and cons of doing so. Was your false statement an important piece......
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