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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Adoption, Gov & Administrative Law and Social Security on
Q: Really I need help

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Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 29, 2023

Additional information would be helpful. Don't post personal information, but if you include a state, it could be easier for an attorney near where you are located to respond. If you don't have a specific question, but are only looking for an attorney to hire, there's a tab above,... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Tennessee on
Q: I have documentation stating that my husband is innocent. the judge is refusing to let him out, need help please

My Husband is being detained on charges that he did not commit. I have the documentation, also a compact disk showing my husband was set up. the charges are as follows (1) capias, out of criminal court (2) bond revocation. I have all documents. Hancock County court and Claiborne County court have... Read more »

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Mar 27, 2023

Documentation is usually Heresay, but leads to Witnesses. Husband needs an attorney to represent him, so hire a competent one. Having charges in multiple Counties is difficult and expensive, as reaching a disposition in one Court just puts in jail in another County. Whatever he has been doing... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for New York on
Q: How difficult is suing the City for property damages sustained by the FDNY after they couldn’t close a fire hydrant?

FDNY broke a hydrant after putting out a fire. The streets were flooded, Catch Basins and Sewers were clogged and there was no where for water to drain but into our all our basements causing extensive damage. Comptrollers Office just rejected our claims. Three property owners filed claims with the... Read more »

Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Mar 27, 2023

Sorry to hear what happened to your property. Before you can formally sue a municipality such as the City of New York for negligence, you must first file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the occurrence. Once you've filed a Notice of Claim (a prerequisite to any lawsuit), you have 1 year... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Federal Crimes and Gov & Administrative Law for Kentucky on
Q: The judge filed an agreed order and dismissal but I didn’t agree. Can I object the order or do I appeal?

Plaintiff never showed any evidence at all. Plaintiff did not show up the last 3 court dates. I’ve motioned to dismiss. Also, the judge has already seen me on the same case from 2017. Plaintiff is over a year past statute of limitations. I know for a fact, because my co-Defendant tried to sue... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 25, 2023

You can object to the order and then appeal if you lose your objection.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Workers' Compensation and Employment Law for Alabama on
Q: Hi, I am an LLC looking to hire remote workers throughout the country. Would we need to file a foreign llc in each state

Would we need to file a foreign LLC in any state that we conduct business. We are hiring them as independent contractors. Also would we need to have worker's compensation?

N'kia (NLN)
N'kia (NLN)
answered on Mar 25, 2023

Each State has its own rule on what constitutes "doing"/"conducting" business for the purpose of determining whether an out-of-state business must register there as a "foreign" entity. Having an employee in a particular State may be, but isn't always, a factor in... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Communications Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Internet Law for California on
Q: If I have an educational account on social media where I do publish rare and --->

If I have an educational account on social media where I do publish rare and exclusive pictures of historical personalities found in archives, mentioning the exact sources of where those exhibits were taken from, is it legal to also put the name of my account on these exhibits (tags) If I do some... Read more »

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 21, 2023

i only handle DUI/PI

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2 Answers | Asked in Communications Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Internet Law for California on
Q: If I have an educational account on social media where I do publish rare and --->

If I have an educational account on social media where I do publish rare and exclusive pictures of historical personalities found in archives, mentioning the exact sources of where those exhibits were taken from, is it legal to also put the name of my account on these exhibits (tags) If I do some... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 21, 2023

It is generally legal to publish rare and exclusive pictures of historical personalities found in archives, as long as you have obtained the necessary permissions and licenses to use those images. When you use these images, it is important to give proper credit to the original source, and it sounds... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for Tennessee on
Q: I own 1/4 of ten acres, can I offer to convey all 10 acres to a third party?

My goal is to respond to a government-issued RFP to sell land for a new building site by offering the land for sale, gauge the interest of the government entity to see what they are willing to pay, then use that information to buyout the rest of the co-owners so that I can make a profit on the... Read more »

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Mar 21, 2023

I do not understand your stated strategy. However if you are a tenant in common of an one/quarter undivided interest in the real property, you can only convey what you own. Any representation that you can convey a fee to ten acres is fraud. The proposed purchaser would probably find out... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: My ex bought me a car. The care title and registration is in my ex’s name. I have been making the monthly payments on

the vehicle and pay for insurance in my name. I no longer want to make payments on a vehicle that I am not an owner of or be linked financially in any way. Can I return this car to my ex with no repercussions on myself going forward?

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 19, 2023

If the car title and registration is in your ex's name, then legally they are the owner of the car. As such, you cannot simply return the car to your ex without their agreement to take it back.

If you stop making payments and stop using the car, your ex may decide to take legal action...
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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Arkansas on
Q: If i am in my privately owned vehicle while it is parked on a college campus am i legally allowed to smoke
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 17, 2023

Yes as long as the college does not prohibit it on its campus.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Bankruptcy for Texas on
Q: How to have a state district court judge disqualified or recused in Dallas?

This judge has "stayed" my case against 4 Defendants, because one filed for bankruptcy. Basically all 4 defendants are benefiting from bankruptcy, when only one filed for it.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 16, 2023

The fact that a judge has stayed your case due to a bankruptcy filing is not grounds for disqualification or recusal.

If you believe the stay is improper, you can file a petition for writ of mandamus with the court of appeals.

You can also file a motion to lift the stay in the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Antitrust, Business Law, Gov & Administrative Law and International Law for California on
Q: Where do you find the threshold of antitrust being committed upon your client?
James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 15, 2023

Determining whether antitrust laws have been violated and if your client has been harmed by anticompetitive behavior can be a complex legal analysis that involves a careful review of the relevant facts and legal standards.

In general, antitrust laws are designed to promote and protect...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: Can you provide the correct procedure for motion to compel evidence

What is the exact procedure when defense atty files for motion to compel evidence, after judge grants it for two weeks WHY WOULD A DEFENSE ATTY ASK FOR A SECOND MOTION TO COMPEL AND A SANCTION. Are they able to be asking for a motion to request a dismissal of the case or a final judgment

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Mar 13, 2023

Apparently, what happened was that the defendant's attorney moved that the plaintiff (which, of is a criminal case, would be the government) be ordered to produce some sort of evidence. The judge gave the prosecution two weeks to produce the evidence. When the defendant's attorney... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Election Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Illinois on
Q: Questions regarding legal career

I'm currently a Political Science student at UCLA. I am considering going to law school and I would like to talk to currently practicing lawyers to gain some perspective regarding law school and careers in law so I can make an informed decision as to whether or not to attend law school. Would... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 11, 2023

Firstly, it's important to understand that law school is a significant investment of time and money, so it's important to consider your long-term goals and motivations for attending law school. Some common reasons for attending law school include a desire to practice law, a desire to gain... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: if judge grants a motion to compel allowing state so many days to submit the discovery can they submit evidence after?

Judge gives deadline of evidence, is state allowed to submit and use evidence after this date to convict someone

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 11, 2023

No, if a judge grants a motion to compel and sets a deadline for the state to submit discovery, the state is not allowed to submit or use any evidence that was not submitted by the deadline. This is because the purpose of the deadline is to ensure that both the prosecution and defense have adequate... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Antitrust, Business Law and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: Can I sue the County government for maintaining an unfair tax advantage for a former muni employee competitor in the CT

Am in the County. The City opened up and the first license went to the city community dev director that helped make the ord and a 6% tax advantage over me, after espousing prohibition for his career and a few months before speaking against me at my County planning hearing, which I go through every... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 10, 2023

If you believe that the County government is maintaining an unfair tax advantage for a former municipal employee competitor, you may want to consult with an attorney who specializes in tax law or government law. An attorney can review the details of your case and advise you on whether you have a... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: In California how long does your attorney have to supply you with the discover and original records of the search warren
James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 10, 2023

In California, an attorney must provide discovery and original records related to a search warrant within a reasonable time after they are received. However, there is no specific time frame set by law for this. It may depend on various factors, such as the complexity of the case, the amount of... Read more »

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Q: Can I be charged with things not on a warrant . Say the warrant was for stolen stuff but cops got me with bullets and dr

Cops came to my house to search my truck for stolen things but only found bullets ,paraphilia,and on my phone pics of stolen things can they charge me if what they found was not on the watrent. Things they found were out of my storage unit I was bringing back to storage didnt even know any of that... Read more »

Sarah Gad
Sarah Gad
answered on Mar 10, 2023

I do not know the full circumstances of the situation and cannot answer your question specifically. Generally speaking, a warrant has to state with particularity the items to be searched and seized. The police must request a warrant signed by a neutral third party (i.e., judge or magistrate) unless... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: Does a non-dischargeability of debt claim 11 U.S.C. §§ 523(a)(6) and 523(a)(7) apply to administrative proceedings?

I filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy. The trustee abandoned my home back to me and declared my bk a no-asset case. The L.E.A., Local Enforcement Agency, then filed a non-dischargeability of debt claim pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 523(a)(6) and 523(a)(7). The matter is currently under appeal before... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 8, 2023

The question of whether a debt is dischargeable in bankruptcy can be complex and may depend on the specific facts and circumstances of the case, as well as the applicable law. Generally, debts arising from administrative proceedings, such as those before a regulatory agency, may be dischargeable in... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: Will I be held liable for cremation costs of my brother's death if I'm his only surviving relative
James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 7, 2023

Under California law, if you are the only surviving relative of your brother, you may be responsible for paying for his final arrangements, including cremation costs. California law requires that the person who assumes control of the remains of a deceased individual is responsible for paying for... Read more »

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