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1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law, Contracts and Small Claims for Georgia on
Q: Can I file a small claim in GA against an LLC for faulty fence construction?

I hired an LLC to build a fence for us through a friend of a friend, and we agreed verbally on the construction terms. We paid $3,000 in cash for labor, and we have material receipts totaling $2,300, with one receipt paid in cash and the other by credit card. The contractor promised the fence would... View More

Kent Bailey
Kent Bailey
answered on Mar 14, 2025

I can't say with certainty without all of the facts that you have a "solid" claim against the contractor, but if you paid for a fence, and two months later the fence fell down due to faulty construction then more than likely you do have a claim. Oral agreements are enforceable in... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: Left country on probation for drug charges, can I return?

I was placed on a three-year probation in 2019 for intent to distribute and possession of marijuana. I left the country in May 2022 to get clean, while still on probation. I'm not aware of any legal proceedings or actions taken since I left. Can I return to the U.S.?

James T Chiles
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answered on Mar 14, 2025

You likely have a motion to revoke pending and a warrant. Assuming this is Texas, if the State proceeds on the motion to revoke and the judge grants the motion, you will not be able to be extended, and the judge can only deny the State's motion or to sentence you to at least the minimum range... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law and Landlord - Tenant for Arkansas on
Q: How to legally compel husband to leave home in non-contested divorce?

I am filing for a non-contested divorce from my husband due to financial deceit and emotional abuse. I discovered he does not own the property he claimed and he refuses to contribute to living expenses. He has also become emotionally abusive, and despite owning the house in my name for 7 years... View More

Richard Lane Hughes
Richard Lane Hughes
answered on Mar 14, 2025

You need to file your divorce complaint or proceeding and seek the assistance of the court. That is, as long as he is not being abusive or threatening. The police are very reluctant to get involved in domestic matters unless and until there is clear proof of abuse, usually physical, by one of the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for New York on
Q: Prolonged tourniquet use caused permanent damage; legal advice?

Several months ago, during a routine medical procedure in New York, a tourniquet was applied to my arm and left on for over 3 to 4 hours. Standard medical protocol, especially for patients on blood thinners like myself, limits the application of a tourniquet to no longer than 2 to 3 minutes. Due to... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 14, 2025

I'm sorry this happened to you. In terms of guidance, your best starting point could be to reach out to attorneys to discuss. Based on the quality and detail level of your post, that's something you likely already knew. If a law firm expressed interest in exploring the matter further for... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for New York on
Q: Prolonged tourniquet use caused permanent damage; legal advice?

Several months ago, during a routine medical procedure in New York, a tourniquet was applied to my arm and left on for over 3 to 4 hours. Standard medical protocol, especially for patients on blood thinners like myself, limits the application of a tourniquet to no longer than 2 to 3 minutes. Due to... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 14, 2025

Addendum - Just an added point about timetables and deadlines here. If this involved public medical facilities or healthcare providers with any form of government affiliation, that could add the additional element of notices of claims. As opposed to private hospitals or facilities, such notices of... View More

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