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Q: Charged with threats of violence and misdemeanor assault based on hearsay, should I request dismissal?
I have been charged with threats of violence felony and 5th-degree assault misdemeanor in Minnesota. The charges are based on hearsay from the alleged victim, who I believe lied and excluded key details in his statement to the police. He omitted that when I asked for my property back, he began... View More 
Jonathan Matthew Holson
answered on Aug 4, 2026
answered on Aug 4, 2026
No, and you should get an attorney on board. The alleged victim would be required to testify at a trial and consequently the alleged victim's statement would not be hearsay. Additionally probable cause cause to support charges can be based upon hearsay statements. You might have a... View More
Q: Will charges be dropped if I miss the court date for my assault case in SC?
I am a victim of assault; my boyfriend gave me a black eye after a night of drinking. I called the police, and an ambulance took me to the hospital. My boyfriend was arrested. The police gathered my statement while I was in the hospital. No one has contacted me about the case yet, and I have a new... View More
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Stephen Grooms
answered on Aug 4, 2026
answered on Aug 4, 2026
Whether or not the charges are dropped will ultimately be decided by the Judge, generally after hearing from the prosecutor or officer and after hearing the motions or lack thereof made by the defense. The court likely has a victim's advocate that you can speak to about your concerns. I would... View More
Q: What form is required to become executor without a will in New York?
I am looking to become the executor of an estate in New York when there is no will. The deceased, my sibling, has left behind two living adult children. I currently have the death certificate. What form do I need to download to get started?
Brandon Andres Nunez
answered on Aug 4, 2026
answered on Aug 4, 2026
A couple of important things to clear up first. When someone dies without a will, the person appointed isn't technically an "executor" — that title is for someone named in a will. Instead, you'd be seeking to become the "administrator," and the document you file is a... View More
Q: How to challenge an illegal forced eviction in Florida?
I have been living at my residence in Florida since 2010 with my wife. When our original landlord passed away, the property was inherited by his granddaughter. In 2024, I was taken into custody for a child support matter. During this time, my wife informed me that the new landlord claimed I had... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Aug 4, 2026
answered on Aug 4, 2026
What you describe sounds like a self-help eviction, which Florida law does not allow regardless of who now owns the property. Fla. Stat. 83.67 expressly prohibits a landlord from removing a tenant, taking possession of the dwelling, or preventing a tenant from accessing the unit except through the... View More
Q: Can I move out early due to unaddressed apartment repairs in Florida?
I live in an apartment complex in Florida. I am experiencing several issues, including a non-working freezer and dryer, and a cracked sidewalk outside my staircase, which poses a danger to my household. I notified the property management about the concrete a year ago, and they agreed to fix it but... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Aug 4, 2026
answered on Aug 4, 2026
Your situation touches directly on a landlord's statutory maintenance obligations under Florida law. Fla. Stat. 83.51 requires a landlord to maintain the structural components of the premises, plumbing, and, where applicable, appliances such as the freezer and dryer you mention, in good... View More
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