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1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: Can a 17 year old female date a 15 year old male in Florida?
Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on May 6, 2015

Sure.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Florida on
Q: if there are no witnesses can you still be put to prison

it was a domestic violence against his father and son issue trying to give son 2 years but Dad fail

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on May 6, 2015

Yes.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: i am 19 years old but my boyfriend is 17years old. Almost 18years old. That will breaking law? We had sex.

After my boyfriend 18years old. I with my boy friend merry it.

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on May 6, 2015

No, you are within the age range. However, I strongly suggest you wait anyway.

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for Florida on
Q: is discrimination against a disabled citizen legal if they are female?
Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on May 27, 2015

I would say that you need to post more facts, but... No. It is not legal.

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Florida on
Q: Hi, I am moving into my GF's condo - The association is asking for a lot! of paperwork. Do they have to approve me?
Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 29, 2015

It would depend on the contract your GF has with the association.

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Florida on
Q: Are you able to back out of purchasing a vehicle if you signed all the papers but never drove the vehicle off the lot?

No down payment was made. No insurance information provided.

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 29, 2015

it depends on the contract you signed. That said, I doubt it.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Florida on
Q: My vehicle was lien by a mechanic.

My vehicle was lien by a mechanic, the lien holder did not respond to their lien notice. The mechanic was granted their petition and received a title for the vehicle. QUESTION: Am I exempt from the debt with the original lien holder?

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 26, 2015

No

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Florida on
Q: I am a home health care provider providing private duty care in private residences. Can I file a lien for non payment?
Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 26, 2015

If you have not been compensated for your work you should contact an attorney who can help with the collection process.

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Florida on
Q: can I be convicted of agg. battery on a pregnant woman if the victim said I didn't ass. her but a witness stat. say Idid
Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 23, 2015

Yes. You should speak to a lawyer as soon as possible.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Florida on
Q: I am a hairstylist for a large chain. Can I be fired for having arthritis in my wrist? My dr. ordered no more perm rolli

I cannot perform oppositional repetitive movements with my right hand,, which means no more rolling of perms. I am able to do everthing else expected of me.

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 23, 2015

The ADA makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability. A qualified individual is one that can perform the essential function of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If doing perms is an essential function and you cannot do it with... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: 22yr old guy dating 16 year old girl

I'm 22 and my GF is 16 if she gets pregnant she'll be 17 by the time of birth, can I get in any legal trouble, her mom is okay with it she is in college, and I am military.

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 23, 2015

You might find the following light reading useful- FL Stat. 794.05 And 827.04.

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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Florida on
Q: there were mass lay offs at the company i worked for yet they are actively seeking new applicants. what are my options?

The lay offs started around the first of April and from what I hear continue. Since then I have found multiple listings, including on the corporate website, where they are seeking New applicants. At the time of the lay offs they had several New hire training classes started as well as future ones... View More

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 23, 2015

Do you have an employment contract? If not there likely isn't much you could do.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Florida on
Q: Can I sue a department store for selling my personal wallet I left on counter.
Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 23, 2015

You could, but it really shouldn't get that far. ..how did they know what to charge for it?

Contact one of us as soon as possible to discuss the issue further.

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Florida on
Q: If you give 30 days notice can you get out of a lease in Florisa
Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 9, 2015

That would depend on the terms of your lease, but I doubt it.

1 Answer | Asked in Entertainment / Sports for Florida on
Q: How much should a starting music producer like myself charge? Should I charge even though I don't own my own studio?

There is a guy telling me that I shouldn't charge for my productions anymore and that I need to stop charging. He says that I can't charge his friend ($250 for 2 productions) because I'm not established enough. I've been producing for awhile now (8 years) and have been producing... View More

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 9, 2015

This isn't really a legal question. If someone is willing to pay you for your time it is up to you if you want to accept it or not.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: My present landlord is threatening to evict me. He claims I have not paid him all due. He is an attorney. I have proof
Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 6, 2015

Give him copies of your proof. If that doesn't work hire your own attorney.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: After an incident where there is no damage to vehicles and no injuries, are you required to wait for police.

Victim decided to call police after saying there was no damage and nobody was injured

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 6, 2015

As Mr. De Groot has said, if you were involved in a motor vehicle accident you are required to wait for police.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: are you required to remain to see police

Are you required to stay if you are accused of drinking and the police were called?

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 6, 2015

That is a really fact specific question.

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2 Answers | Asked in Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: How exactly does the Age of Consent work in Florida? If both individuals are under a 2 year age gap can they legally sex

Can they legally and without legal repercussions have sex?

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 6, 2015

It depends upon the parties respective ages. However, you might find the following light reading useful- FL Stat. 794.05 And 827.04.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Is it illegal to hold a sign in alabama

Holding a sign up asking for money in public

Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Apr 6, 2015

Maybe. You should repost this question in the Alabama section of this website.

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