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Okay so this may take awhile but you have to know all the facts in order to post a comment or to help. There are these group of girls in our high school. they call themselves llamas. okay weird i know right. So they have been accused of being a gang and have been punished for it in our school.......
"Flashing" in TexasA friend of mine was falsely accused of "flashing" (exposing his genitals) to a co-worker's wife. The co-worker went to their employer and told him about this & that they were going to file charges. 2 weeks later my friend was told they had done so but when he sent in an Open......
"Filed Only"What is the name of your state? WI What does "Filed Only" mean? I got a letter that says it has been filed. And then I go look at CCAP, and the charge says "Filed Only"...
"Felonies & Related Misdemeanors"My 18-year-old daughter was recently caught shoplifting, charged and jailed in Williamson County, TX. I bailed her out. She has had desires to go to school to study a health care profession. The health profession departments in Texas colleges will do a background check that includes a search for......
"Feel Good" lawsIn another thread n2happy brought up a good point regarding "feel good" laws and that's a good topic all by itself. I want to talk about some of the feel good laws. In Texas, starting September 1st one will be charged with a felony on a 2nd dwi offense. The punishment carries the same......
"Failure to keep sidewalk free from garbage"NYC Hello, In september I was drunk in the street and I kicked a garbage can over. The cops saw me and gave me a summons for the Criminal Court, and the offense is: "Failure to keep sidewalk free from garbage - in violation of 16-118(1)" I haven't spoken to a lawyer yet (the summons is......
"Escape" from home detention, electronic monitoring.Need to know if 'escape' is defined in California penal or other code. I have searched but haven't found. Also, need opinion as to applicability of term 'escape' to a home detention situation where the detainee called supervisor before AND after period of absence, but was defaulted anyway and......
"disorderly gathering citation"What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Pennsylvania Alright, so the other week, two of my roommates had the idea that, in order to save their fraternity money, they would have a mixer at the house we live at. Now myself and one other roommate are not in a fraternity, but......
"Disorderly Conduct-Engage in Fight" - is This a "Violent" ChargeI recieved a charge for disorderly conduct-engage in fight. Could this possibly grow into an assault charge? Or must it remain the charge of disorderly conduct? Also, is this more serious than a normal disorderly conduct, or is it pretty much the same thing? Thanks!...
"Dine & Dash" from IHOPMy question involves criminal law for the state of: Colorado Hi there - I recently partook in a failed attempt to "dine and dash" from the local iHop. I was with three other people. After eating, we promptly left the restaurant, only to be caught and written up by the police. I now......
[Tax Law] Most religious, charitable, and nonprofit organizations are required to pay sales tax on the purchase of goods they buy for their own use and collect tax when they make taxable sales. For more information, see Sales Tax Brochure #50, Nonprofit Groups & Churches.......
Microsoft Class Action Settlement in Minnesota[Intellectual Property] What is the name of your state?Minnesota If you or your company are located in Minnesota you may be eligible for vouchers you can redeem for cash as part of a settlement Microsoft reached with Minnesota. I am in charge of my companies process of redeeming this and wrote an article for anyone who.........
Credit Card Debt[BANKRUPTCY & CONSUMER CREDIT] What is the name of your state? COLORADO Recently I was sent paperwork trying to sue me civilly for credit card debt that is past the SOL date. I stated that as my defense and filed the papers. The attorney then filed a motion for judgment stating my response was not a legal response and now I.........
athletics[Government & Administrative Law] What is the name of your state? oklahoma Is it legal for a basketball coach to require a student to attend basketball camps or play summer basketball in order for them to play or tryout for a team?......
Life Insurance Proceeds part of Estate?[Wills & Trusts] What is the name of your state? Oregon Are life insurance proceeds part of the estate? Or do they go directly to the beneficiary without going thru the estate?......
FML Eligibility/Ohio[Employment & Labor Law] A single mother at my workplace applied for FML to care for her son during and after surgery. The son is 18 yrs old but still lives at home and is still in high school. The company denied the application stating the Act only protects children over 18 if they are physically or mentally disabled..........
Is a Road a "Highway"?[Traffic Law] My question is about a traffic ticket in Arizona- So ARS 28-701A which I was charged states only in reguard to where you are driving as: "A person shall not drive a vehivle on a highway at a speed greater that is reasonable and prudent......." I had another post about how does one.........
News: Declining Sex in Marriage - Interesting Newsweek Article......[Family Law] "Shashay Doofray" <ShashayDoofray@yahoo.com> writes: Please also note the following paragraphs, which of course, cover what I have been saying all along. I guess it doesn't have any credibility until NEWSWEEK publishes it, even though we ALL know it's true. You mean it doesn't.........
Income Earned after Filing[BANKRUPTCY & CONSUMER CREDIT] YOUR STATE NAME - Michigan Is it true that a trustee is not interested in income earned after the filing date? The reason I ask is this past month I have worked quite a bit of over time and I know this is only temporary. I go to my Chapter 7, 341 meeting on 5/28 and I'm not sure if I need to.........
Individual Contract[BUSINESS & FINANCIAL & Corporate LAW] What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas I have a contract with a hospital to perform nuclear medicine procedures. It is a very simple contract. Basically , it states that I will get paid x amount for a 40 hour work week. The term of the contract is 11/20.07 to 11/20/08. I dont get.........
This is our situation: After blowing 0.0 on a breathalizer My 18 year old son was told by officers that they were sure he was doing something and he'd better tell them what it was or he was going to jail. After significant badgering (which was witnessed by an onlooker) he finally told them that......
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Idaho I received a "dog at large" ticket. I keep my dog in a 6 foot tall privacy fence. I was at work when my little boy and wife happened to leave the garage door open and the dog got out. Here is the ordinance: A. Dogs/Cats/Animals......
Does anyone know why the words "do not arrest" would appear on the police computer screen when the officer pulls up the suspects ncic or the background check screen? For instance if a person with several drug convictions repeatedly gets pulled over (for minor traffic violations) and......
Hi, my name is Brittany, and I live in Houston, TX. I am a fifteen years old, and a junior in high school. I am graduating early, and I will be attending college very soon. My parents are trying to make me move to CO. with them. For reasons along with that, I am tired of them. I practically grew......
South Carolina My friend was arrested supposedly for "disorderly conduct" and spent the night in jail. I realize disorderly conduct has a broad interpretation but as I and another friend witnessed, he did not fall into any of the categories. It was a late night trip to an after hours......
Texas-Husband in jail 2 months on a felony charge. Court appointed "defense attorney" is sitting on his butt, he is treating us like he's the prosecutor. Has not even talked to him, does not know the facts of the case. He is arrogant, intolerant, inpatient, treats us in a......
here's an update on my previous post, I was charged with shoplifting and consipiracy to larceny, i just got my disposition letter which said both two counts were dismissed,but when in court, the prosecutor asked if there was probable casue for arrest, my attorney asked me to say yes,now on my......
What is the name of your state? CA Individual is arrested at same time as girlfriend for possession/intent to sell of marijuana. Individual is currently on 3 year probation for previous drug possession/sales/resisting officer charges. Charges are not filed for this, due to not getting indivual......
What is the name of your state? CA What is the purpose, who conducts and what are they allowed to ask in a telephone "CRN" interview" from an out of state DUI?...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania Went to look at a vacant house for sale today. Bottom door was loose on frame, bumped it open with my knee, looked in house. Neighbor started screaming about calling 911 and went into her house. I got in my truck and called 911 as......