"Legal jeopardy" refers to the situation where someone may be at risk of facing legal consequences or punishment, such as being charged with a crime or being sued in a court of law. Full definition
It is a stance that is not only unethical but places them and their school boards in significant legal jeopardy as they violate parental rights. (jonathanpelto.com)
As you are beginning to realize, you are in very dangerous legal jeopardy. (biggerpockets.com)
In response to my inquiry about his email, Schmidt posited, «I was initially concerned that she might be in legal jeopardy in posting the stolen emails.» (breitbart.com)