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Does that bring doubt and make the case weak. Does that bring reasonable doubt.
answered on Feb 16, 2017
It depends on what other evidence the prosecutor and whether the prosecutor can undermine the credibility of that witness (even if the person is the victim). It would not, by itself, be sufficient for reasonable doubt as a matter of law. It would be sufficient for a jury to find it, however. For... View More
ed to the letter. What next?
answered on Feb 16, 2017
You probably need to give more facts before someone can answer this question. For example, what was the alleged breach?
answered on Feb 16, 2017
You need to get a court order requiring visitation. You should really talk with a lawyer about the facts of the case and go from there.
and have my license re issued to me.
answered on Feb 16, 2017
I would recommend talking with a lawyer who could make a motion to vacate the order for failure to properly serve. Here is a post on service in California: http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-serving.htm
answered on Feb 15, 2017
The landlord *must* have a court order to evict anyone. The fact that there are minor children does not change that fact, but obviously could trigger other government responses (like child welfare organizations getting involved).
On eviction, you can read this guide:... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
Is the 21 year old male in a position of authority over the 16 year old male. The crime here is statutory rape (not delinquency of a minor). Here is what an Ohio law firm has written:
"The age of consent for sex in Ohio is 16.
If a person is 18 years of age or older, then it... View More
My husband's "I" visa was denied last year (214b) in his home country, Spain. Now, he is applying for an O3 visa to come stay me in the US for 6 months. What should he say at the interview if they ask him:
1) How long is he going to stay in the US or what is he going to do... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
If you can afford a lawyer, get one for the interview. With that said, here is what one law firm that specializes in O-Visas wrote:
An O-3 Visa is a US Visa granted to families of O-1 or O-2 Visa holders, allowing them to accompany their relative to the US. It is not a work visa. Although... View More
He qualified for PTI but failed to complete the terms. He is now on full blown probation which is suppose to end in may but he hasn't paid the majority of his fines, has only completed 6hrs of the 80hrs of community service and hasn't completed any of the mandatory classes. He threw a... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
The short answer is you can't have his probation revoked but giving such evidence to his PO could easily result in revoking or even new charges.
I also recommend two things: (1) Contact a criminal defense attorney to understand the consequences of revoking and whether there are... View More
They're these 15yr old twins that will turn 16 in July can they legally move out of their house
answered on Feb 15, 2017
First, note that the National Runaway Safeline is a resource for runaway teens and homeless youth who are in need of help. Any person who is 15 or 16 and seeking to live on their own is a target for criminal activity, and the danger they are in should be taken very seriously. For information,... View More
In Minnesota, if an adult is in the presence of a minor drinking and has reasonable knowledge that this minor is drinking, could they be held legally liable for the minor drinking? The adult is not furnishing the alcohol, handling the alcohol, and the social event is not held on the adult's... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
You want to research "social host" laws or ordinances, although if you are thinking of a specific incident reach out to an attorney. Anything involving alcohol and minors is serious.
Since you did not specify the city, a specific answer is not possible. Minnesota Statute... View More
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On August 12th 2012 I was involved in a single car accident. It was just myself and my daughter in the car. My 5 year old daughter was severely injured. She passed away 3 months later due to her injuries. I was covered thru progressive under my husband at the time. Shortly... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
You should contact a lawyer and go through the facts of this case. You listed Kentucky, which has a one-year statute of limitation in which to bring a personal injury lawsuit. Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.140(1)(a). Based on these facts, claims that your daughter's estate may have had against the... View More
Without a police escort, is it required that oncoming traffic stop for a funeral procession, or is it actually impeding the flow of traffic?
My question mostly applies to two lane rural roads. Many people stop for an oncoming procession (having nothing to do with right of way), and I find... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
You do not have to stop, but you must yield the right of the way to the procession (which may often mean stopping):
It says drivers have to yield the right-of-way to each vehicle that is a part of a funeral procession.
For example, once the lead car in the funeral procession enters... View More
It's like something is dead in the walls or under the trailer home. It was there when we moved in.
answered on Feb 13, 2017
The landlord is responsible for providing a place in a safe and habitable condition. The smells arguably makes it uninhabitable. Here is the Georgia Handbook on Landlord-Tenant rights that may be helpful:
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/housing/housingdevelopment/programs/LandlordTenantHandbook.asp
they came to my rresidenced at approx. 3am went into my backyard to disconnect my internet and to cut cables to my security cameras, then they came at 10;10 am to execute the seasrch warrant.
answered on Feb 13, 2017
Definitely get a lawyer on this one. Very interesting question, particularly given the cutting of the cables to the security cameras. Email me (contact on my website) if you want help finding a lawyer.
answered on Feb 12, 2017
Since the 1st Amendment is part of the federal constitution, the location does not matter (i.e., Arkansas) since the law would apply everywhere (unless, you are asking about the Arkansas Constitution which could give even more protection).
Today, someone posted this one reddit (perhaps... View More
I bought a mac mini and the person told me it was a 2010 but when i got home and turn it on it said 2005 can i get my money back legally if i have proof i purchase it from him? And that it was supposed to be 2010 not 2005?
answered on Feb 12, 2017
Yes, you would argue fraud or misrepresentation occurred so the contract should not be enforced by a court (the contract to buy the computer). Misrepresentations occur when a party says something false such as it is a 2010 mini mac or, to use a classic example, telling a potential buyer that a... View More
My roommate is constantly setting the thermostat down to 60 when my other roommates and I leave our apartment and go to bed. I have asthma and this often disrupts my breathing and my girlfriend is prone to pneumonia. Is there any way I can force him to keep the temperature up? I'm also scared... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2017
60 is often the minimum that is allowed at night. For example, the City of Harrisburg has enacted a Housing Code which establishes minimum standards for every building used as a residence, which states landlords must "Provide heat between October 1st and May 15th at a minimum of 65° between... View More
The other friends signed as well and they cannot fulfill the lease. Our daughter has never had a job, has no income, and was told she could break the lease before move in and only forfeit the deposit. Is she bound to the lease even though she has no income, and had none at the time of signing?... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2017
Yes, she is bound to it. But she can commit an efficient breach -- that is a voluntary breach of contract and payment of damages by a party who concludes that they would incur greater economic loss by performing under the contract.
She needs to find a new person to take over the lease and... View More
Can I sue in small claims court?
answered on Feb 11, 2017
Yes. "An individual may file any money claim under the amount of $3,000 on the Clerks Docket; all other claims are filed under the Civil Suits." https://www.lincolnparish.org/clerkofcourt/pages/civil.html
answered on Feb 11, 2017
No -- “‘Marriage’ means the legal union of two persons.” Conn. Gen. Stats. § 46b-20.
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