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(Texas) My relative's divorce was final summer 2000. She was having credit problems with her credit card (her name only) in October 2000; they were calling her constantly at work (a new job) and told her that to make it stop she should consolidate the balance into another credit card. The company......
Was their search legal?I am from the state of Arkansas and I have a question about an incident that happened to me two months ago. I had taken my two children to the park and to Wal-mart to get some things for dinner, so I arrived back to my townhouse at 7pm. I sent my eight year old upstairs to watch T.V. in my room......
Was search legal?What is the name of your state? California Last week the police came to my boyfriends house and crashed through the door saying they had a search warrant. He asked several times and he was never shown one. My boyfriend rents a room to someone and apparently someone told the police that he was......
Was proper police procedure followed?Montana I am being questioned reguarding a theft crime. The item in question (a rod weeder attachment for an agriculture implement valued at about $300.00) was taken from my property without my knowledge or concent by the person who is accusing me off taking it. He identified it as his to the......
Was not served a subpoenaWhat is the name of your state? Florida I am a witness in a criminal case. I have not been served a subpoena to appear in court. If I am not served, will I be held for contempt for not showing up?...
was it legal?today police officers from a diffrent county came to my house opened my gate and removed an rv which was in my posission that a friend had just bought a few days ago and impound it.the vehicle was not yet registed in the state for it was bought from another state.they had no warrant and threten......
Was It Legal to Search My RoomMy question involves search and seizure law in the State of: NJ Hello. My roommate got into some trouble and then the police raided our home. I had just got home from work and was taking a nap in my bedroom when an office came barging in with a gun screaming at me to get up and get downstairs. I......
Was I treated unfairly? Do I have grounds to file a complaint?I am writing in regards to a very unfavorable encounter I had with two UW Madison campus police officers the other night (in Madison, WI). First of all, let me say that I'm an 18 year old student who will be of junior standing this fall, and I've never had a drink in my life. I won't touch drugs......
was i searched wrongfullyWhat is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?i live in Michigan and i was driving through town when a police officer turned around and followed me. my friends dad called and said he needed to be home. So we cut through the back of a store parking lot where we could take a road......
Was I right to cancel the check?Miami, Florida ANALYSIS After much research and evaluation after talking to all parties; Dental Plan People, Clinic People, Wife and Daughter, I believe the clinic is negligent in communication and at worst is in collusion with the dentist to "milk" patients . . . especially due to the......
[Real Estate & Property Law] What is the name of your state? North Carolina We pored a driveway in 1987 at our summer home. We inadvertantly used about 1 1/2 to 2 feet in the corner of the driveway which was on our neighbors lot. (we did not realize this at the time) The small piece has since showed up on survey maps of the.........
Theft Responsiblity[COURTS, LAWYERS & LITIGATION] What is the name of your state? I am a GA resident. My son was returning to Iraq after being home on leave. Everything but his clothing was stolen from his checked C-bag. The airline has a disclaimer stating they are not liable for lost or damaged electronics. Can they be held liable for stolen.........
Email Broken into[Intellectual Property] What is the name of your state? CA Is there a cause of action for someone breaking into your email account and erasing the information.......
Cell Phones & Private Property at Work[BUSINESS & FINANCIAL & Corporate LAW] My question involves business law in the state of: Iowa I just recently had a work meeting where we addressed work attire and cell phones. We were handed out a pamphlet that was split into two pages the first page front and back was about proper work clothes and the second page front and back was.........
Can they take settlement money?[BANKRUPTCY & CONSUMER CREDIT] What is the name of your state? Oklahoma I am in the Fen Phen lawsuit, and it appears I may get a settlement. If I have to file bankruptcy, the only debt I plan on charging off is my credit card debt. My question is this: If I get a settlement from the Fen Phen lawsuit somewhere down the road,.........
Prospective South African Emigrants to Australia (buying property)[Consumer Law & Fraud] Hi If you fit the description in my subject, please consider responding. My wife and I have just been granted our visas (BN-136 - Skilled Independent). I assume that this means that we are now permanent residents (or that we will be after our first visit). We'll probably only move to Australia.........
How can I receive notices electronically from the Court? Texas[BANKRUPTCY & CONSUMER CREDIT] There are two ways to receive notices from the Court; on paper or electronically. Paper is slowest by far as notices are printed and mailed from Virginia; it can take four or five days (and sometimes longer) for you to receive notice by mail. The Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing (EBN) program.........
Punitive Damages......How Much?[COURTS, LAWYERS & LITIGATION] What is the name of your state? Tennessee When filing for punative damages, should the Plaintiff specify a specific amount OR, should the wording be something to the effect of, " as deemed appropriate by the court"? (Or, please feel free to suggest another verbage that might be more.........
What to do? Daughter home after 2 years, question about custody & child support[Family Law] Massachusetts My 17 y/o daughter called last night and wants to live back home, she lives with her dad 4 miles away. My ex husband and I seperated in Nov. 2005, divorced October 2006. Joint custody with physical being given to her Dad. ( Her choice after father confided and convinced her to stay.........
Another person claiming the same idea.[Intellectual Property] Writing from California Hi everyone, I currentley have a comic book competing on Zuda.com (DC Comics monthly comic book competition site) and the premise is basically a world in which money has been done away with and the estimated human lifespan is the current currency. It's been up since.........
What is the name of your state? What is the name of your state? california my son & his friend were arrested & charged in california for receiving stolen property, penal code 496.1, they pled no contest. They went before the same judge, handcuffed together. neither boy had ever been......
What is the name of your state? What is the name of your state? Florida I was pulled over by a K-9 unit because of a broken tag light. When he pulled me over he brought out the dog and it alerted the cop that I had pot in my car. I told him where it was. He said he didn't have a scale so he......
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? In I have a question on the legality of a stop and the duration of a stop by officers. My husband and I were stopped by an officer last evening. When asked why we were told for failure to signal. By the time we were done, we were both removed......
What is the name of your state? I live in GA, son was riding back to GA from FL when they were stopped for speeding in Alabama. Police brought police dog to car, the dog tapped the door with his paw (police officer said that indicates pot and they proceed to search car and found a small amount......
My friend was recently caught shoplifting and was detained in the parking lot of the store. Is it legal for police to search the contents of her vehicle if she had not yet reached her car? In the car they found a purse that contained a baggie with residue of meth in it. Is it possible for them to......
so one night while i was at work one of my old friends calls me up and says hes having a party and he wants me to stop by for a little bit. I decided i would go over there for a bit if I got off early. Well I got off at 8:30-9:00 and I decided to go. I had a differnt friend pick me up and we went......
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA I was at my sons baseball game and there were two pot head mothers that always give me trouble because of two different reasons. One being the one son was kicked off my husbands football team because he was bad, and the other gets my kid in......
My question involves criminal law for the state of: Wisconsin Ok this is quite a doozy I got myself in. It started with this girl I was seeing getting all crazy pissed at me after we had some drinks so I decided to leave the bar we were at. She jumps on the hood of my car as I'm leaving of course......
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? GA The day after thanksgiving I was caught shoplifting in a Fry's Electronics store. It was quite embarrasing for me but more for my boyfriend who didn't do anything but was handcuffed and detained right along with me. All over less than $20! I......
what is the statute of limitations for larceny by employee in NC?...