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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Health Care Law for Florida on
Q: Hello, I am a 24 year old Florida Resident. My questions relates to a concealed weapon permit and purchase of firearms.

I have no criminal history or even traffic citations. I was however Baker Acted when I was 17 for suicidal ideation. I was not handcuffed and there was no police report. I wanted to know if this baker act would show up when applying for a concealed weapons permit or gun purchase (since I was a... View More

Stephen K. Brooks
Stephen K. Brooks
answered on Sep 12, 2022

Most likely the answer is yes, it will show up.

License to carry concealed weapon or firearm:

(1) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is authorized to issue licenses to carry concealed weapons or concealed firearms to persons qualified as provided in this section....
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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Can and opposing attorney bring up reasons not listed in a petition for custody hearing?

If a petitioner says their reasoning is for a specific thing, can they bring up other evidence not listed in their petition during a hearing.

Stephen K. Brooks
Stephen K. Brooks
answered on Sep 12, 2022

Yes.

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Florida on
Q: I was served sharp plastic pieces in a frappe from McDonald’s nearly died choking on it. Went to the ER

Nearly died choking on plastic from frappe that I bought from McDonald’s . Immediately went to the nearest gas station and poured my frappe in the sink so that I could see how much plastic was actually in there or if it was just one piece. I found several pieces of very sharp plastic in the... View More

Stephen K. Brooks
Stephen K. Brooks
answered on Sep 12, 2022

In most cases you do need an attorney. The insurance companies are billion dollar businesses staffed with attorneys and adjusters who do this everyday. In order to level the playing field you need an attorney. Often the insurance company for the person who caused the injury will try to settle with... View More

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