If a lease was signed between a landlord and two tenants, and one of the tenants dies, the lease would still be valid and enforceable, unless the lease says something specific about what happens if one of the tenants dies. Residential leases typically don't have such provisions.

Generally speaking, you don't NEED to file a written response to a motion to dismiss, although it is generally advisable to do so. From the facts presented it looks like:

1) Other side filed a motion to dismiss, you filed a response, other side filed a reply, then the court denied the... View More

Methamphetamine is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance under federal and state law.

§ 893.135(1)(f) (Trafficking) prohibits the sale, purchase, manufacture, delivery, or knowing possession of 14 grams or more of methamphetamine as follows:

14 grams or more is a 1st... View More

Assuming that you are referring to a deferred prosecution agreement, typically such an offer is made at or after arraignment. In Florida, it is typically called Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI). The earliest you will be informed that PTI is the offer is at arraignment (once the State has decided to... View More

Yes, you have to show your license, and yes the police officer can run your DL in their system. The statute is below. Pro-tip: don't pick up an arrest trying this theory out.

322.15 License to be carried and exhibited on demand; fingerprint to be imprinted upon a citation.—... View More

You might have a claim for copyright infringement. I've handled a similar case in federal court involving the unauthorized use of photographs of models. You need an attorney to research the cause of action and make a formal demand, at the very least. I am very interested in the case. Feel free... View More

Potentially, however your injuries should be covered by your own insurance policy’s personal injury protection coverage.

It is close to impossible to find out if you are going to be charged with unemployment fraud, or any crime, until it happens. Typically, a law enforcement officer making contact with you to question you is a sign that you might be being investigated for a crime. An arrest generally means a law... View More

You should look up the state law where you are seeking a carry permit, but in Florida and federally, the prohibition against carrying firearms and permits generally pertains to current/in place domestic violence injunctions as well as past convictions for crimes of domestic violence, which, per... View More

Blackmail (or Extortion) is illegal in Florida. It is a second degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Florida's Blackmail statute reads as follows:

836.05 Threats; extortion.—Whoever, either verbally or by a written or printed communication, maliciously threatens to... View More

So, it is definitely not the law that someone is allowed to kick you in the back and vandalize your house just because you didn't adopt him. The crime for vandalizing is called "Criminal Mischief," governed by Florida Statute 806.13. The crime for kicking you in the back is called... View More

Yes, that is certainly possible based on what is essentially alibi evidence. Get in contact with an attorney to represent you on the VOP and discuss this with them.

You almost certainly have a new affidavit of violation of probation and warrant pertaining to the case in which you are on probation. It is a good thing that you reported. You should hire an attorney to represent you on the new VOP, as well as the new case, and/or get in contact with the local... View More

One option is to get in contact with the defendant's attorney on those criminal cases and let them know what you know.

Your probation officer likely filed an affidavit of violation of probation sometime in the month before you were set to terminate probation. Look up your case on the county clerk's website, look at the docket, and check if a VOP affidavit was filed. If they failed to file the affidavit, you... View More

Resisting Without Violence is a first degree misdemeanor. That means the potential penalty is up to 1 year in jail or 12 months probation. These cases are hard to prove depending on what you are accused of and what county you are in. It all depends on the facts of your case. If it is your first... View More

Unfortunately, they are allowed to choose not to hire you based on your background. I wish you the best of luck. Keep trying, you're doing the right thing.

Call your insurance company and notify them about the incident. You don't want to wait for them to receive the summons and/or respond. Get someone on the phone.

Hello there. If you (1) have been arrested or are charged with a crime and (2) cannot afford an attorney, an attorney will be appointed to you. How this typically works is that you will go to your first hearing on the case, which is usually your "arraignment." The arraignment is a hearing... View More

Generally, it depends on the attorney. I personally let people hire me for pre-arraignment representation (including the hearing), but every attorney is different. I would personally hire someone for the pre-arraignment phase, because a lot of times they can negotiate reduced charges or a complete... View More