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1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property on
Q: about trademarks

there is 1 for cosmetics .I own similar name and want to do fashion,1 for shoes.(not same 2 letters difference, wich is my domainname) can is still make a trademark for both domains or not ?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

Not enough facts are given for this confusing question.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Vermont on
Q: Have been married 30 yrs, separated 9 of those. I was awarded a personal injury claim recently,

Can my husband get any of it in divorce?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

Go see a local family attorney for a full discussion.

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2 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Texas on
Q: What do I do?

Last year I fell in a account that I am a sale man for. I reported it immediately. The doctor took an xray and put Me on light duty for a week stating it was a muscle strain. A little more than half a year later my back starts bothering me again. I mentioned it to my boss. A week later I went to my... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

Get an attorney.

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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Missouri on
Q: Can a person over the age of 40 purchase alcohol in a bar without proper identification?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

Not enough facts are given. The only answer we can give is perhaps.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for North Carolina on
Q: Where do I get aa copy of my vop? It is not at the clerks office.I need to check it for a file stamp

I was arrested for violation of probation while on deferred prosecution in 2006. Zero action has been taken by the state since then. I know that if there is not a file stamped violation report on file with the clerk state loses jurisdiction to act on the matter.Where else might there be a copy of... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

Perhaps. Maybe the probation officer has a copy, and maybe it was never filed.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: My husband was arrested for battery on a minor....the used cps substantiation to arrest him. Today I went to the office

That cps send the picture to and said the doctors said it was extreme force.....that's how cps substantiated it.....but there is no medical report. ...so basically cps lied. What can I do to get the charges dropped on my husband?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

Hire a private criminal defense attorney. The attorney will investigate all the facts and circumstances and make a decision on how to proceed.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can a 32 year old man sleep with a 42 year old unmarried woman in Georgia? I be heard of fornicate laws is this enforced
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

Yes, they are consenting adults. The state has much bigger fish to fry than prosecuting people for criminal laws which are outdated.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Missouri on
Q: What am I looking at as a penalty for delivery or consumption of narcotics class c felony
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

Being prosecuted is what you are looking at. Get a private criminal defense attorney on your side. The attorney will learn all the facts and circumstances and make decisions about how to proceed in defending you.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: Why would it be illegal to kill an innocent person if Im being threatened with a gun to do it?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

It is illegal to kill people, but there might be a defense of duress.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oregon on
Q: how can I get a search warrant
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

Giving no facts means we cannot give a response.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Massachusetts on
Q: How do you defend yourself in a case that is basically your word against someone else's?

A clerk has found there to be probable cause

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

You hire an attorney. The burden of proof rests solely on the shoulders of the commonwealth. The defendant does not have to prove or disprove a single fact. The attorney cross examines the accuser and points out a conflict in the evidence in doing so. Reasonable doubt can arise from the evidence... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law on
Q: A police officer asks a bystander to help him take someone into custody and the bystander refuses.

What physical element would have to be proven here in order to make this not a crime?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

You have not given enough facts here, and the question appears to be a hypothetical one. Who says that a criminal defendant has to prove or disprove anything at all?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for North Carolina on
Q: Can a cop charge me for weed?they didnt find weed on me, but they say they did & didnt show evidence?

Also can I go to cout alone im 16? Im in mount airy nc

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

You need to get an attorney. The attorney will learn all the facts and circumstances and will represent you accordingly.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Illinois on
Q: Can I press charges on my ex for hitting me a month after it happened? I have a picture of my bruises

I pressed charges on my ex after he destroyed all of my stuff. He is on probation for theft and a dui. Theft was a misdemeanor. He was charged with theft today for destroying all of my stuff. The night we broke up i was told by police to come back the next day with them to get the rest of my stuff... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

Probably.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: MY BROTHER WAS ARRESTED ON A CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT A CRIME-FELONY CHARGE IN JONES COUNTY MISSISSIPPI. NO INFO FURTHER

THEY ARENT GIVING US ANY MORE INFORMATION THAN THAT. WHAT CAN WE DO TO FIND OUT MORE. HOW CAN WE HELP HIM? HE WAS ARRESTED ON TUESDAY, AND IS AWAITING COURT TOMORROW OR FRIDAY, THEY DID SAY HE HAD TO HAVE COURT WITHIN 72 HOURS OR THEY'D HAVE TO RELEASE HIM.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

You need to hire a private criminal attorney to help him.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Florida on
Q: Can I refuse a primary residence inspection from Neighborhood Compliance Officer (Miami Dade County official)?

Compliance Officer claims he received a call from "anonymous" neighbor who complained about my pool not being properly maintained and my home being subdivided which is not true. Officer is requesting home inspection (interior/ exterior). Tired of inspections ( insurance, County, etc) and... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

Many more facts are needed before an answer can be given. The best thing to do is have a full discussion with a local real estate attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Florida on
Q: Final Judgment in child support case requires the non-custodial parent & I to equally divide the cost of transportation.

The non-custodial parent is rarely compliant with paying child support. There were no payments sent from May 2015 through August 2015. A few payments were received in September, but the last payment was made 09/17/15. The non-custodial parent said that he would be making a payment around 11/15/15.... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

Yes, you have to follow what the judgment says.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Florida on
Q: On average how long would it take to get into court on a child custody case?And Where can i find child custody papers?

My dayghter has always wanted to live with me(her mom). My daughter is a sophmore in high school and she wants to go to college where i live, in Michigan. But in order to avoid out of state fees you have to live in the state for about a year. But she wants to move as soon as possible and always... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

The mother needs to ask more questions than this, to an attorney, face to face, for a full discussion. The choice of the child is only one of many factors, and if there is no substantial change in circumstances since the final judgment, she the mother will lose. So, it does not matter how long it... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Florida on
Q: Can I sue animal control for causing my dog to become very sick?

When I rescued my male dog from animal control he was in perfect condition. Great health my vet said so her self. About a month later I took him back to animal control to get him neutered. That's the policy, so I did. I brought him in at 8am he was home by 1 pm. He did good the first day. Then... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015

No, you cannot sue in my opinion from what you have written. Take care of the dog is what you should do.

2 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Florida on
Q: Can an employer in florida pay you only 80% of you salary while recovering from an injury non-work related

My fiance is not on workmans comp but his job is giving him a helper to lift beer and put it away, he is still driving the druck, taking the beer off the truck with a pallet jack, and checking it in. So since he has a helper they are docking his pay

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 11, 2015

The employer is already doing this, right? So, in order to find out whether this is legal, you would probably have to go to a labor lawyer, and they charge just for an office conference as far as I know. Would it be worth it to pay an attorney to do the necessary research into whether this can be... View More

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