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Q: Is contractor liable for moisture damage due to lack of vapor barrier?
I built an indoor Pickleball court as a business in Missouri. The construction was completed in September 2024. Recently, I discovered moisture issues with the concrete slab, which has ruined the courts. There was no written contract specifying the use of a vapor barrier; I relied on the... View More 
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Jul 24, 2026
answered on Jul 24, 2026
In Missouri, “in every contract to perform work there is an implied agreement that the work will be done in a skillful and workmanlike manner.” Baerveldt & Honig Constr. Co. v. Szombathy, 289 S.W.2d 116, 118 (1956). That's the standard. Application of the facts to that standard... View More
Q: Can I be charged in a different city in Arizona?
Can I be arrested in one city and charged in another, even if no crime was committed in the city where I was charged? I was allegedly involved in a crime in Gilbert but have been charged in Mesa. How is it possible to face charges in a city where I didn’t commit a crime, and what should I... View More
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Matthew Maerowitz
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
The court that the charge or charges are out of needs to have jurisdiction. It is possible multiple courts have jurisdiction. I am not entirely clear whether you are using charge as synonymous with arrest because you can be arrested anywhere if there is probable cause to arrest you even if the... View More
Q: Can I be charged in a different city in Arizona?
Can I be arrested in one city and charged in another, even if no crime was committed in the city where I was charged? I was allegedly involved in a crime in Gilbert but have been charged in Mesa. How is it possible to face charges in a city where I didn’t commit a crime, and what should I... View More
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Aaron J Reed
answered on Jul 29, 2026
answered on Jul 29, 2026
The answer is that it depends on the situation and what court you are in. All law enforcement officers in the state of Arizona are deputized as state officers and can make an arrest anywhere, not just in their own jurisdiction. The jurisdiction really refers to where the case is prosecuted. The... View More
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Q: Can I sue a hit-and-run driver for my down payment after insurance settlement?
I was involved in a hit-and-run accident in California while my car was parked. The driver, who fled the scene, hit a city school crossing sign, which then hit my car, totaling it. His license plates were left at the scene, and the police have filed a report. My insurance company wants to settle... View More
William John Light
answered on Jul 30, 2026
answered on Jul 30, 2026
You are entitled to the fair market value of your vehicle, and a rental car for a reasonable period of time. This might not cover your out of pocket losses, but it is all the damages you can claim. You cannot accept payment from your insurer, and then attempt to collect from the other party or... View More
Q: Can a domestic violence charge be reduced to probation or rehab?
In Pinellas County, Florida, during a domestic violence incident, I consistently informed officers that I was not scared, my partner was not abusive, and my intention was to have him sober up in a drunk tank. The incident began when I woke him from a drunken sleep by yelling and dumping liquor,... View More
Jack Ruffin Hunt
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
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Yes, there may be options other than jail, but aggravated battery on a pregnant woman is a serious second-degree felony in Florida. Under § 784.045, the State does not have to prove that you were injured or afraid; if your partner intentionally touched or struck you against your will while you... View More
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