It's possible they could be grounds for legal action. The doxxing and privacy issues aside, an attorney would likely want to know additional details about the nature of statements. If the statements were false, whether or not CPS aced upon them, could give rise to defamation claims. That would... View More

From a textbook standpoint, a case for defamation could generally be argued if the communication about the victim was false (and known to be false, or should have been known to be false), was published to third parties, and the victim suffered harm. If the statement was false, but the victim's... View More

Your post straddles two categories, "Criminal Law" and "Civil Litigation." From the standpoint of civil litigation, it is possible that the alleged victim could claim the tort of battery, an unlawful and intentional touching that results in harm (even if indirectly, through an... View More

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for almost two weeks. I'm very sorry about the serious injuries you received in this accident. Your rights will depend on how the case was concluded. If you were a minor, it's likely that a special court proceeding would... View More

Until you consult with Georgia attorneys who could advise definitively on state-specific vehicle & traffic law and DOT regs, the short answer in most jurisdictions is that it would depend on context. That would mean evaluating the type of road, where you were located, where the other vehicle... View More

You don't want to do that. Let him have his clothes back. Otherwise, yes, you can get in trouble. You could be accused of conversion, the wrongful act of interfering with personal property of another. The fact that the clothes are donated to a good cause, or that they are no longer in your... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. If you have full coverage and your carrier handles damages, your carrier might then pursue the payment from the other driver, if it turns out they are liable, which seems to be the case, based on the findings of the police who responded. If your carrier has not... View More

The first step could be to try to discuss with contractor, in terms of whether both of you are amenable to an adjustment based on the discrepancy in paint quality. If that is not successful, then it would depend on your agreement's provisions on dispute resolution - arbitration, civil court,... View More

A Hawaii attorney could advise best and should have first opportunity to answer your question, but you await a response for a week. In POA settings involving banks, I have presented checks that were already indorsed on behalf of client without difficulty - the primary concern was that banks were... View More

A Michigan employment attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This is very specific and very technical - it's possible industrial hygienists involved in OSHA certifications could be closer to these types of settings than attorneys. As a general point, until... View More

I'm so sorry for your losses. The loss of your sister could be difficult to pursue, despite its undeniable and profound emotional impact. As my colleague correctly states, the analysis hinges on foreseeability in tort law, which is the line of reasoning that injury and med mal cases apply. In... View More

Virginia attorneys could advise best and should have first opportunity to answer your question, but you posted yesterday, and someone should give you a heads up before you continue posting throughout the week on any public forums with statements such as being high. Attorneys you reach out to... View More

You can. The more evidence you have of a written nature, the stronger a case there is. Verbal promises count for something, but things like written repayment agreements, emails, texts, or bank records are more solid proof. Bank transfer records can still be argued various ways - as a gift, a... View More

It's anyone's guess as to why an independent medical exam (IME) has not been scheduled. If the carrier doesn't schedule an IME, that isn't your problem. If they schedule one and you don't attend, that is a problem. That can do serious damage to your case. As far as... View More

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about your mother's ordeal. This will probably require investigation to validate the basis of denials, both from the case manager and insurance carrier. If the facility was truly out of... View More

I'm sorry for your delivery-related ordeal. In analyzing the details of your post, the role of the collapsing of your fiancé during insertion of the needle isn't fully clear in terms of its relevance. At any rate, in such a complex setting, the opinion that ultimately counts is that of... View More

A Massachusetts attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on the carrier. I've seen carriers require re-completion of forms due to variations between legal birth names and regularly used names. There's no guaranteed prediction in how a... View More

Generally, yes. But it can also be fact-specific - radius of dog's tether, person affirmatively approached or simply had nowhere else to pass, manner in which you tried to warn off, etc. In some cases, the person's conduct could be deemed contributory. Luckily, the damage sounds like it... View More

One way to look at international traffic is commerce between different nations. There are volumes written about the subject you mention, covering things from territorial waters to economic exclusion zones to fisheries enforcement. In terms of the movements of vessels, this is governed by navigation... View More

Out of deference and sympathy to the deceased, I don't think anyone would object, unless an inscription was made for nefarious purposes with the intent of defrauding, misleading, deceiving, a person, creditors, an organization, or authorities. Many inscriptions have tongue in cheek messages,... View More