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I just moved to Alabama a few months ago with my children's father. How long do we have to reside here for the custody hearing to take place here
answered on Oct 6, 2017
ordinarily, the children must reside in the county in which the action is filed 6 months preceding the filing. so 6 months is the answer.
My son moved in with us for awhile and then started creating problems and we told him he had to move, he got an apartment but left his broken car at our house. I have texted him several times to come get it and he refuses and says if i sell it or have it towed he will report it stolen and i would... View More 
answered on Oct 6, 2017
you can certainly have it towed since it is currently on your property. where you have it towed is up to you. it would be wise to keep a record of you informing your son what you are doing via text, email, or recording so that if he chooses to report it stolen, there would be no potential... View More
Hypothetical: If someone was murdered in 1965 a suspect was tried and aquitted, never solved. How long would they be required to keep these files and would it still be considered a cold case being that no one was ever found guilty?
answered on Oct 6, 2017
that is pretty far back but they may have the records in storage off grounds somewhere. as far as im aware, there is no set time limit for law enforcement to keep case files. for attorneys, its 7 years.
Not "spank" to where you are leaving bruises or marks on the child. Just a spanking when appropriate. I ask this bc today the director over the head start program my child attends sent out an email to all the teachers to send home to with the parents stating that there has been a couple... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2017
you are correct. normal spanking is not against the law or considered child abuse. however, the school may have its own policies that prevent it so if thats the case, it would be wise to avoid that type of discipline when on school grounds or in view of a school employee.
Is youthful offender an option with no prior record?
answered on Oct 6, 2017
youthful offender program is definitely a viable option and i would recommend it. of course, it is only if there is no prior criminal record. additionally, the YO program is sealed since they are under age of majority so thats an added benefit.
answered on Oct 6, 2017
not really. the youthful offender program is available to defendants under the age of majority who have committed a crime that is a first offense, so no previous criminal record. completing the YO program does not necessarily implicate guilt. in fact, upon successful completion of the YO program,... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2017
depending on the charge, you may be able to have it expunged. youll need to check the laws in Ohio regarding expungements. however, if the case was ultimately dismissed, then it shouldnt be showing on your driving record at all. sounds like you need to call the appropriate agency to explain the... View More
I've just added him to my auto policy with Allstate. He's listed as an occasional driver on my car. He bought a car that he's having trouble getting registered in MD due to issues with the title. The previous owner let him keep the VA plates. The car isn't reported stolen, but... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2017
yes, you can be held liable for anything your son does. the insurance policy travels with the person not the car. so if your son is involved in an accident while driving someone else's car, a claim could be made on your car insurance and/or the owner of the car's insurance policy.
wrong way is quoted because the parking lot has dual arrows showing that the lane was to be shared. I was not speeding going about 5mph and have a witness who was in the vehicle with me. The person who hit me is saying it is my fault and we may go to court. What is your view on the whole situation?
answered on Aug 8, 2017
if the street is technically the wrong way and you were traveling the wrong way, then you would be at fault because, but for your negligence in turning on the street going the wrong way, they would not have backed into you. if the street was not a wrong way since your question seems to imply that... View More
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