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Q: How to get a refund for shampoos in a lawsuit?
I purchased a set of shampoos and conditioners in Florida hoping they would help with my thinning hair. I later learned that these products are part of a lawsuit, and I've experienced no improvement. I kept some of the bottles and have proof of purchase. How can I go about getting my money back?
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 16, 2026
answered on Jul 16, 2026
Under Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fla. Stat. § 501.201 et seq., a seller who misrepresents the qualities or benefits of a product commits an unfair or deceptive trade practice. If the shampoo company advertised results it could not deliver and you purchased the product... View More 
Q: Is it legal to display a "former police car" decal on my old police car in Michigan?
I own an old police car that I use for personal purposes and have a decal on the back stating it is a former police car. I did get pulled over once, but the officer wasn't certain if displaying the decal itself was illegal. Is it legal to keep this decal on my vehicle, and are there specific... View More
Thomas. R. Morris
answered on Jul 16, 2026
answered on Jul 16, 2026
I posted a comment on a similar question a few days ago. Below is the statute that prohibits impersonating a police officer:
"An individual who is not a peace officer or a medical examiner shall not do any of the following:
(a) Perform the duties of a peace officer or a... View More
Q: How to keep a deceased relative's house without a will in California?
My great-grandparent recently passed away in California, and I've been living with them for the last 26 years. There is likely no will, and they have two oldest children who have been out of contact and two youngest who have passed away. I want to ensure the family retains the house, which is... View More
Julie King
answered on Jul 16, 2026
answered on Jul 16, 2026
When someone dies without a trust or will, the law determines who will inherit the assets. Relatives are listed in a specific order of priority. So, for example, if a person was married at the time of their death, their spouse will inherit most, if not all, of the assets. If the deceased person was... View More
Q: Can a spouse in Maryland get a dog without the other's consent?
In Maryland, my spouse and I jointly own a home, and we are married. We had a discussion where I clearly expressed that I did not want to have a dog in our home. Despite this, my spouse has obtained a dog without my consent. There are no written agreements regarding pets between us. Is it legally... View More
Mark Oakley
answered on Jul 16, 2026
answered on Jul 16, 2026
Yes. You are joint owners of the home. Either owner can invite guests to stay in the home, as well as use the home to the fullest extent as any other owner of the home. This includes buying personal property and storing or moving that property into the home. Pets are deemed personal property in... View More
Q: Does time in jail count towards probation in Maryland?
In 2024, I was charged with drug possession and gun possession in Maryland and, before those charges, I was on a 5-year supervised probation. I spent a year in city jail fighting these charges, which were eventually dropped after I won at the suppression hearing. My probation officer informed me... View More
Mark Oakley
answered on Jul 16, 2026
answered on Jul 16, 2026
Request that the PO provide you with the legal basis for this claim. They must have a citation to the statute or regulation on which it is based. Under MD Criminal Procedure Code 6-222, the period of probation cannot exceed 5 years on a circuit court sentence, except for one of the reasons... View More
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